Assignment 28: Reflecting - Isabel

1. Where have I succeeded in the project?

My principal role in the group has been resource investigator, I found many interesting contacts and great opportunities to work it them. At the beginning I proposed local companies for work with them in smart cities concepts, and we based some concepts of our project in these companies. As well I had to transmit our ideas to the municipality team in a final presentation and during some previous meeting, and my knowledge about the city was very important to give a better explanation about our concepts.

2. What kind of challenges I have encountered?

During the project the we had to do different assignments, and I spent too much time doing research and calculations, and it was hard for me also doing tasks on time because I had to put aside the part of the project, that according to my point of view, was most important.

3. What kind of challenges have you encountered as a group?

At the beginning, the way of work, but it was easy to find a methodology to work, but at the end the most important thing is the respect to others members, and given we are in an international team, it is essential respect each country and culture. Some member forgot this part several times.

4. What would I do differently?

We advance quickie with the project being in Alcoy, because it was easier to find information from the municipality, I think a extra week in Alcoy would have been the most appropriate.

5. Have I done something extra for the project?

During the 3 weeks in Alcoy my implication in the project was 24/7, I was enthusiastic with the project and I wanted to obtain the best possible solutions for Alcoy, so I spent a lot of time finding information, reading articles about CO2 emissions in smart cities, and improving our concepts.

6. What have I learned?

I have learned a lot about CO2 emissions (and other gases), and how work the traffic in a city, and how improve the mobility in a normal city to get a more sustainable city.