Master of Architecture student Alistair Grierson took over the Daniels Faculty Instagram page on November 30th, providing a window into a day in the life of a student in the midst of thesis preparation.

This year's Thesis Reviews — during which Daniels Faculty graduate students present their final projects to professors and guest critics — take place on Wednesday, December 16 and Thursday, December 17, 2015. Reviews are open to all students, alumni, and members of the general public (see more info on the Reviews Fall 2015 event page).

Alistair's #instatakeover illustrates just how much work goes into preparing to present a thesis. He also provided some great tips and ideas on how to visulaize and present a project.

Check out all of Alistair's photos below — and search #DanielsTakeover on Instagram to view past Day in the life submissions.

Good morning Daniels. I'm Alistair Grierson @alistair_grierson - a Master of Architecture thesis student. I'll be taking over the Daniels Instagram today to offer a behind the scenes view of a thesis student preparing for final reviews. My days usually begin here in my studio space. #studio #dayinthelife #instatakeover #danielsfaculty #uoft #uoftdaniels

A photo posted by @uoftdaniels on Nov 30, 2015 at 6:23am PST

This semester has flown by - 16 days tomorrow and thesis reviews begin. #socialcondenser #thesis #dayinthelife #instatakeover #danielsfaculty #uoft #uoftdaniels

A photo posted by @uoftdaniels on Nov 30, 2015 at 9:11am PST

It's time to start photographing some finished pieces. The photos will be part of a short film that will be used to present the project. #dayinthelife #instatakeover #studentlife #danielsfaculty #uoftdaniels #uoft #thesis #physicalmodels #plaster #casting

A photo posted by @uoftdaniels on Nov 30, 2015 at 12:51pm PST

If you can swing it, it is always a good idea to plan your final presentation in advance. This is a 1:25 scale mockup of the final installation. #dayinthelife #instatakeover #uoftdaniels #danielsfaculty #thesis #sketchmodel #installation

A photo posted by @uoftdaniels on Nov 30, 2015 at 3:25pm PST

De Beauvoir's character archetypes have played an integral part in shaping my thesis. Who do you strive to be - serious or adventurous? Tonight I will work on refining my thesis argument. #dayinthelife #instatakeover #danielsfaculty #uoft #uoftdaniels #danielsfaculty #debeauvoir #france #philosophy #thesis

A photo posted by @uoftdaniels on Nov 30, 2015 at 5:26pm PST

Working on some film edits to wrap up the day. Thanks for following the behind-the-scenes of an M. Arch thesis student preparing for final reviews. #dayinthelife #danielsfaculty #thesis #instatakeover #uoft #uoftdaniels #studentlife

A photo posted by @uoftdaniels on Nov 30, 2015 at 7:07pm PST

See other Daniels Faculty Instagram Takeovers:

• Day in the Life: Lecturer Jay Pooley documents Faculty life in an Instatakeover
• Day in the Life: Undergrad student Mendy Lu takes over the Daniels Faculty's Instagram page
• Day(s) in the Li(ves): Grad students Elise Hunchuck and Vanessa Abram take over Daniels Faculty Instagram account from Japan
• Day in the Life: Master of Landscape Architecture thesis student Shelley Long takes over the Daniels Faculty Instagram page
• Day in the Life: Visual studies and architecture undergrad Julia Gasenzer takes over the Daniels Faculty Instagram page
• Day in the Life: Recent MArch grad Emma Dunn takes over our Instagram page for the weekend

• Day in the Life: We hand over our Instagram keys to undergrad student Josie Northern Harrison