### Reflecting on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering *Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what awaited me. I was about to embark on my degree in [Materials Science and Engineering](https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/materials-science-engineering-meng/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=mra-blogs&utm_content=link) as a first-year student….
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**Residing in London: Nine Months of Experiences** *By Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Nine months ago, I set out on my adventure of residing in London. Although this may appear to be a brief period, it has been sufficient to acquire important perspectives on life in this dynamic and diverse metropolis. London…
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**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class: A 45-Minute Workout for Everyone** This 45-minute lower body strength circuits class is crafted to assist you in developing strength and stability using just one heavy weight (a dumbbell or kettlebell is ideal) along with an optional resistance band loop. The session features a guided warm-up and cool-down, without any…
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Here’s a revised version of your article: — I’ve got another mobility session lined up for you! If you happened to miss the last one that concentrated on shoulder mobility, you can view it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we’ll be turning our focus to hip mobility, with a spotlight on glute strengthening as we go. If you…
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**Insights from My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was filled with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty about what was to come. I was about to begin my adventure as a first-year student in [Materials Science and Engineering](https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/materials-science-engineering-meng/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=mra-blogs&utm_content=link) at…
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**Experiencing Life in London: A Nine-Month Reflection** *By Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Nine months ago, I started my adventure of residing in London. While this period may not appear extensive, it has been sufficient to gather meaningful observations about life in this dynamic city. London is well-known not just for its…
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### Lower Body Strength Circuits Class Overview This 45-minute lower body strength circuit session is crafted to enhance strength and stability utilizing minimal gear. You will only need a single heavy weight (such as a dumbbell or kettlebell) and a resistance band loop, which is optional. The class is low-impact with no jumping required, making…
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Here’s a rephrased version of your article: — I have another mobility session lined up for you! If you happened to miss the last one centered around shoulder mobility, be sure to take a look [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we’ll be focusing on hip mobility, while also integrating glute strengthening exercises. If you find this type of…
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**Insights from My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with apprehension, anxiety, and doubt about what awaited me. I was on the brink of commencing my adventure as a first-year student in [Materials Science and Engineering](https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/materials-science-engineering-meng/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=mra-blogs&utm_content=link)…
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**Residing in London: Nine Months of Reflections** *By Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Nine months back, I embarked on my adventure of residing in London. Although this duration might seem brief, it has certainly been ample time to gather significant understandings of life in this dynamic city. London is renowned not just…
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