IQP
Program
At WPI, students are expected
to demonstrate how science and technology are woven into the fabric of
socity. The Interactive Qualifying Project(IQP) challenges teams of
students to address a problem that relates to science or technology in
society. Students work to develop solutions to real world
problems.
Through the Global Perspective Program, WPI students are encouraged to
study abroad. WPI sends engineering and science students abroad to
Project Centers around the globe to address issues while gaining an
understanding of other cultures.
http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Depts/IGSD/index.html
http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/GPP/Students/index.html
Application Process
September
General Application Due
-Application
-Resume
-Self Reference Letter
October
Site Information Sessions
-Schedule available:http://www.wpi.edu/+global/
November
-Applications due
-Interviews
January
-Decision letters mailed to home address.
If you are in need of finding funding for your global studies program,
check into the Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship program on our scholarship page and at the Benjamin Gilman International website.
http://www.iie.org/gilman/
Student
Insights
Rick Emberley: Apply for visa at least 3 months prior to departure. I went to Melbourne, Australia site via Qantas Airline. Book well ahead of time. If you
are over 6"3" tall, paying for extra leg room on any flight was well worth it!
Linnea Palmer Paton: Buy your tickets early! Direct flights are great. At the end of your trip you might really just want to get home to the USA. Don't waste
your time hanging out with the other international/American students. Push yourself to get to know the people of your host country.
