Some students choose a project because it relates to their major or career goals and gives them hands-on experience. Others select projects because the subject matter interests them or it allows them to learn valuable skills. The Soling Program is not a competitive program but instead a cooperative one. In class, students receive advice, feedback, and guidance. Team members are encouraged to ask others for help and assistance whenever possible.
Students learn to present their work in a number of ways.
Course requirements include formal presentations, portfolio development, and reflective writings about the Soling experience. At the end of the semester, each team presents their work to a large audience comprised of Soling program participants, staff, sponsors, and both the Syracuse and University communities. Many students in the past have proposed their own projects. This option is particularly important for students who are interested in learning a specific skill that is unavailable to them, or for students who have their own plans for projects they wish to pursue. The Soling Program's facilities provide students with the resources necessary to meet project and course objectives.