1. WPI London Centre Paul Davis Director, WPI London Centre

2. WPI London Centre Overview Why London? When? What kinds of projects? Costs Interview suggestions Hear from the experts

3. WPI London Centre Why London? Good projects Good place to be Tourist sites Music, theater, clubs, … (Time Out)Time Out Tube Tube (subway) makes in-town travel easy Good place to leave Scotland, Ireland, Wales Paris, Amsterdam,...

4. WPI London Centre When? IQPs E08 – 24 students D09 – 24 students HU&A (separate site session) E08 – 12-15 students – Prof. John Delorey

5. WPI London Centre What kinds of projects? Mostly urban Education (museums) Environment, sustainability, climate change Urban issues: traffic, business growth,... Community organizations Typically professional office setting Lots of interaction with people High impact: these projects are used!

6. WPI London Centre Some project sponsors British Museum, Museum of Science and Industry, Tower of London, Dickens Museum, … Boroughs of Merton, Brent, Croydon (all progressive environmental policies) Carbon Reduction in Buildings Tube for London/Metropolitan Police Commonside Community Trust

7. WPI London Centre Costs Travel to site: $700 Housing: $3,300 Food (eating in): $750 Dining out (10 times per term): $400 Weekend travel: $1,000 London is expensive!

8. WPI London Centre Worcester Community Project Center Core competencies of the WCPC - Sustainable planning Mapping energy flows - Green building design - Economic regeneration Mayor’s brownfield forum - Community development

9. WPI London Centre To develop intellectually rigorous and rewarding IQPs for students that benefit quality of life in the City of Worcester and its region. To develop a synergistic relationship between community involvement and interdisciplinary scholarship. Worcester Community Project Center

10. WPI London Centre Washington DC Project Center Challenging projects at a variety of government agencies Experience the professional culture of DC Live in downtown DC, near the White House Enjoy the rich and varied arts, music, museum, and tourism opportunities Photo credits: http://www.kestan.com/travel/dc/dc_index.htm

11. WPI London Centre Interview suggestions Dress appropriately Business casual at least Lose the hat Motivation: why London (or …)? Academic success (or not) Who are you? Achievement and responsibility - without supervision and in groups Family, hobbies, fun,...

12. WPI London Centre Useful info on the web Access from www.wpi.edu/~pwdavis/Londonwww.wpi.edu/~pwdavis/London Completed London projects London site information sheet FAQs Housing This site information session slide show

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32. Discover the world. Discover yourself. WPI London Centre Paul Davis pwdavis@wpi.edu 831-5212