Project WorkAssen 3
Introduction Programme 2013
Agendas
• Identification and Relevance of the problem• Solution and Explanation• Reflection on group work
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Problem
• Students have no experience living alone
• They don’t have knowledge about:• Purchasing the essential
commodities• Cooking• Household planning
NEED TO SURVIVE
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Problem
• Language• Locations of Markets• Selection of Markets and Products
New Environment
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Why?
• Prepared for studies but not for living alone
• A human cannot function on an empty stomach
• Eating out is more expensive and unhealthy
• Craving for familiar food
We were hungry!!
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Why?• No permanent internet access in the
beginning• Unfriendly layout spread across various
pages• Limited mobile accessibility
Its already there! Just not accessible enough
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Solution
• Each student will be provided a hand-out containing:• Map with student houses and
supermarkets• Translations of Dutch food
names• Translations of utensils• Comparison of supermarkets• Information about the farmers
market• Culture specific Restaurants
One more Survival Guide – Food in Delft
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Solution
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Solution
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Solution
• It provides a fool-proof guide to the majority of food related information
• No necessity for internet• Can be easily carried at all times
Easy access to the Where, What and How of Food
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Reflection
Process flow:1. Quick brainstorm about various
problems2. Selection of problem3. Problem Definition4. Task List5. Delegation of Jobs6. End Results!
It was a whole lot of fun!
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Reflection
• Loss of focus because of desire to know other cultures
• Arguments were too mellow
Cultural Experience positives:• We got along well• The team roles evolved naturally and
efficiently• High motivation level
Cultural Experience negatives:
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Questions?
Thank you for your attention!
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