Copenhagen, Denmark

Term: D 2008

Project Opportunities: IQP

Housing: Shared student apartments near the center of Copenhagen

Co-Directors: Professor Peder Pedersen and Mr. Tom Thomsen

Preparation: 1/2 unit preparation activity in B-Term and C-Term

Application Deadline: September 28, 2006 (before 1 p.m.)

Location

The IQP sites are in or near Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, located on the island of Zealand. The Danish population numbers 5.3 million and inhabits an area of 16,630 sq. miles. In addition to farming, Denmark has a diverse and highly technological industry, with emphasis on electronics, pharmaceuticals, shipbuilding, furniture craft and alternative energy sources.

Denmark is an ideal place for an IQP. The Danish culture is very open to interdisciplinary academic questioning, the foundation of every IQP. Danes are brought up to question and debate the impact of technology on the quality of life and is a leader in utilizing the positive aspects of modern technology while trying to lessen its negative impacts.

Projects

IQP's in Denmark span a wide range of topics, with an emphasis on environmental issues and technology for people with disabilities. Alternative transportation, food quality, technology to assist visually impaired people with disabilities are all topics of great interest to both the public and private sector. Not-for-profit agencies are also expected to sponsor several future projects.

Take a look at some recently completed projects...

Estimated Expenses:

Estimated Out-of-Pocket Expenses	$900 800 300 + 1,000 $ 3,000	Travel to site (RT airfare) Groceries Dining out (7 x term) Weekend tourist activities Estimated total out-of-pocket expenses
Expenses Included on your WPI Bill:	+ $3,025	Housing and local arrangement
Estimated total expenses	$6,025	(tuition and on-campus housing not included)

Subject to change due to fluctuations in exchange rate

Note:

In calculating the extra expense to participate in an off-campus project experience, compare this figure to expenses incurred while living on campus (groceries or meal plan, entertainment expenses, transportation, etc.)

Copenhagen, Denmark

Location

Projects

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