A day in the life
A typical day at i3 begins at 9:00 AM with a group breakfast, followed by academic and professional development sessions.
i3 Scholars are often joined for breakfast by current graduate students or staff and faculty from the iSchool at Pitt. These meals serve as a great opportunity to ask questions about graduate school and academic life.
After breakfast, students participate in an academic workshop or professional development seminar, which lasts between one and two hours depending upon the material and level of discussion. Lunch is typically scheduled between 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM. When lunch is provided for the group, a video or article is often discussed. On days without a group lunch, Scholars can explore nearby restaurants in Oakland or catch up on some rest back in the dorm.
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Morning
Group breakfast with graduate students, faculty or staff, followed by an academic workshop or professional development seminar.
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Midday
Lunch, sometimes with a group discussion of a video or article, or free time to explore the restaurants of Oakland.
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Afternoon
Another workshop or seminar, a guest speaker, or a field trip to a business, research site or Pittsburgh attraction.
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Evening and weekends
Group dinners are offered about half of the week, with free time to relax and tour the city. Weekends often include outdoor activities such as kayaking or geocaching.
For example, in 2011 i3 Scholars enjoyed an address by Mr. Larry Quinlan, Global Chief Information Officer of Deloitte, and visited information based organizations around Pittsburgh. Future i3 Scholars take advantage of similar opportunities for networking and practical learning from industry experts.
Although the i3 curriculum is challenging and intense, the weekly schedule is balanced to provide enough free time and entertainment. See what Pittsburgh offers beyond the classroom.