Reflection
Over the course of Thomas’ time at WPI, the project-based curriculum has become second nature and allowed him to gain a better understanding of subject matter than he would through a traditional lecture or study of theory.
He also appreciates the fact that his IQP experience gave him the chance to not only become comfortable with multitasking, but also take the concept of project-based learning one step further as he and his teammates were their own guides in determining their project by the end of the term.
- Served as his fraternity's vice president.
- Completed Student Support Network training through the Student Development & Counseling Center.
- Mentored and taught students in local high school drumline.
- Served as his fraternity's vice president.
- Completed Student Support Network training through the Student Development & Counseling Center.
- Mentored and taught students in local high school drumline.
Wake up, gather documents for the day, and get ready to carpool to Union Station with another group.
Take the express train to Boston (and don’t be late—the next train won’t come for another 50 minutes!).
Arrive at either our sponsor’s office or the Boston Project Center, plan out the day, and start working.
Explore Boston to find a new place for lunch.
Arrive back in the office, finish up work for the day, and plan work for the next day.
Catch the train back to Worcester from South Station.
Head back to campus, grab dinner, and catch up with friends.
Go to bed.
Wake up, gather documents for the day, and bike to the Worcester Project Center.
Once everyone’s arrived, work on our report, conduct interviews, and analyze data.
Head back to campus for lunch or try a local restaurant.
Review the morning’s work, talk with other teams working at the project center that day, plan work for the next day.
Work on personal projects and take care of anything that came up during the work day.
Go to bed.