London, England

At A Glance

Terms: E 2007, C 2008 & D 2008

Project Opportunities: IQP

Housing: Double dormitory-style rooms with phone and Internet access

Director: Professor Paul Davis

Associate Director: Professor Joel Brattin

Preparation: 1/2 unit preparation activity

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

Location

Students at the London Project Center spend seven weeks in one of the world’s finest capital cities. Some of the best theater and museums are found here, as well as neighborhood pubs where relaxation, music and conversation are an age-old tradition. A vibrant city, which has undergone rapid change, today London is known for its diverse cultures and interests - truly a city for everyone. This juxtaposition of past and present, tradition and modernity makes London a city with much to offer.

Projects

At the London Project Center, students complete IQPs while working with a wide variety of agencies. Recent or current project sponsors include Her Majesty’s Tower of London, the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Museum of Science and Industry, the Association of Chief Executives of National Voluntary Organizations, and the London Boroughs of Merton, Lewisham and Brent.

Take a look at some recently completed projects...

Estimated Expenses:

Estimated Out-of-Pocket Expenses	$700 60 750 400 1,000 $2,910	Travel to site (RT airfare) Taxi from residence to airport Groceries Dining out (10x term) Weekend tourist activities Estimated total out-of-pocket expenses
Expenses Included on your WPI Bill:	+ $3,300	Housing
Estimated total expenses	$6,210	(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.)