Daniel S.
Junior, BS in Computer Science

Reflection

Through his IQP, Danny was able to collaborate with people he wouldn’t have met otherwise, and says the project work has given him valuable insight into what he can expect from the working world after graduation. He’s also improved his time management, organizational, and leadership skills over the course of the project.

The impact the team’s work had on the sponsor was made clear, something that meant a lot to Danny, and he believes will serve as a motivator in future ventures, both academically and professionally.

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Hometown
Norwood, MA
Project Sponsor
Massachusetts Office of Technical Assistance and Technology
Mentor/Advisor
Achievements
  • Gaining a greater work ethic and learning how to work better with others, organize my thoughts, and plan out my work ahead of time.
  • Getting involved in co-curricular activities which have made me well-rounded and better prepared to consider different options after I graduate.
Hometown
Norwood, MA
Mentor/Advisor
Achievements
  • Gaining a greater work ethic and learning how to work better with others, organize my thoughts, and plan out my work ahead of time.
  • Getting involved in co-curricular activities which have made me well-rounded and better prepared to consider different options after I graduate.

Typical workweek schedule

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6:45 AM

Wake up and get ready for the day.

7:30 AM

Meet with the team and drive over to Union Station.

8:00 AM

Take the train into Boston.

9:30 AM

Begin work at the Boston Project Center or at our sponsor's offices.

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12:00 PM
Body

Have lunch in the city.

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1:00 PM

Return to the offices and resume working.

4:20 PM

Take the train back to Worcester.

6:00 PM

Grab dinner and hang out with friends back on campus.

11:00 PM

Go to bed.

Exploring Boston with teammates and the other students from the Boston Project Center

Conducting a team meeting at the Boston Project Center in the Seaport District location

Taking a guided walking tour of Boston with all of the students from the Boston Project Center

Working on a team classroom exercise during the preparatory coursework prior to the onsite project work in Boston

Going on an architectural boat tour of Boston with all the students from the Boston Project Center

Participating in a team meeting with faculty advisor Seth Tuler about the project

Presenting final proposals at the conclusion of the preparatory coursework

Enjoying a pizza party in Worcester with all the students from the Boston Project Center at the completion of the IQP

The most valuable part of IQP was definitely working as a team. I got to meet a lot of people who I probably wouldn't have met otherwise, and was able to learn a lot about working with others.