Wall Street, NY London B11

Project Opportunities – MQPs many majors (CS, ECE, MG,MGE,IE,MA)

Housing – Shared student apartments

Director – Professor Arthur Gerstenfeld

Preparation – 1/6 unit preparation course in A term 2011

Application Deadline – November 4, 2010 (before 1:00 pm)

LOCATION

Wall Street Project Center students are assigned to one of two locations – New York and London. Both of these cities are high-powered centers of global financial activity, vibrant art and entertainment scenes, and world-class multi-cultural cuisine.

PROJECTS

The Wall Street Project Center presents opportunities for MQP projects and possible future employment with some of the best firms in the world, such as Bank of America, Deutsche Bank, and BNP Paribas. Each of the project sponsors has needs for young, bright persons, with interests in technology and investments.

“As a result of my MQP on Wall Street, I was offered a job at Bank of America where I am now working. It was my MQP on Wall Street that allowed me achieve my goals.”

Jason Tondreau, WPI, Class of 2006.

Estimated Out-of-Pocket Expenses*	London Amount	NY Amount	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.)
Travel to site (RT airfare)	$ 700	$ 200
Local Transportation from airport to residence	$ 75	$ 75
Groceries and dining out	$ 1,350	$ 1,350
On site commuting costs	$ 290	$ 290
Weekend tourist activities & incidentals	$ 1,000	$ 500
Estimated total out-of-pocket expenses	$ 3,415	$ 2,415
Expenses included on your WPI bill*
Housing and program expenses	$ 3,500	$ 3,500
Estimated total expenses	$ 6,915	$ 5,915	*Tuition and on-campus housing not included.*
*Subject to change due to fluctuations in exchange rate

Travel Dates:

  Arrive at housing:       Saturday, October 22, 2011
  Project work begins: Monday, October 24, 2011
  Final presentations:   Thursday, December 15, 2011
  Depart housing:          Saturday, December 17, 2011

Wall Street, NY London B11

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