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Paul Davis Director, WPI London Centre

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Why London?When?What kinds of projects?CostsInterview suggestionsHear from the experts

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Why London?Why London?

Good projectsGood place to be

Tourist sitesMusic, theater, clubs, … (Time Out)Tube (subway) makes in-town travel easy

Good place to leaveScotland, Ireland, WalesParis, Amsterdam, ...

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When?When?

IQPsE08 – 24 studentsD09 – 24 students

HU&A (separate site session)E08 – 12-15 students – Prof. John Delorey

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What kinds of projects?What kinds of projects?

Mostly urbanEducation (museums)Environment, sustainability, climate changeUrban issues: traffic, business growth, ...Community organizations

Typically professional office settingLots of interaction with peopleHigh impact: these projects are used!

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Some project sponsorsSome 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 PoliceCommonside Community Trust

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CostsCosts

Travel to site: $700Housing: $3,300Food (eating in): $750Dining out (10 times per term): $400Weekend travel: $1,000

London is expensive!

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Worcester Community Project Worcester Community Project CenterCenter Core competencies of the WCPC

- Sustainable planning

• Mapping energy flows

- Green building design

- Economic regeneration

• Mayor’s brownfield forum

- Community development

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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.

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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

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Interview suggestionsInterview suggestions

Dress appropriatelyBusiness casual at leastLose the hat

Motivation: why London (or …)?Academic success (or not)Who are you?

Achievement and responsibility - without supervision and in groupsFamily, hobbies, fun, ...

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Useful info on the webUseful info on the web

Access from www.wpi.edu/~pwdavis/London

Completed London projectsLondon site information sheet

FAQsHousing

This site information session slide show

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Discover the world.

Discover yourself.

WPI London CentrePaul Davis pwdavis@wpi.edu 831-5212