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**Reflections on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Almost a year ago, in October 2022, I was engulfed with anxiety, trepidation, and uncertainty about the future. I was on the verge of starting my journey 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)…

**Residing in London: My Journey and Advice for Securing Housing** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I reached the nine-month milestone of my stay in London. Although nine months might appear brief, I have gained substantial insights during this time. London is a vibrant and multifaceted city, not only in…

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class** This 45-minute class dedicated to lower body strength emphasizes building power with a single heavy weight (such as a dumbbell or kettlebell) along with an optional resistance band loop. The session features a guided warm-up and cool-down, avoiding any jumping, which makes it easily modifiable by using a lighter weight…

### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I have yet another mobility session prepared for you! If you happened to miss the previous one, which concentrated on shoulder mobility, make sure to take a look [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, our focus will shift to hip mobility, while highlighting the strengthening of the glutes throughout. If this type of…

**Reflections on My Inaugural Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and doubt about what awaited me. I was on the brink of beginning my path 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)…

**Navigating Housing in London: A Personal Journey** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I celebrated my nine-month anniversary of residing in London. Though that might appear brief, I’ve garnered numerous valuable lessons throughout my time here. London is an ever-evolving metropolis, not only in terms of its wide-ranging housing options…

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class Overview** This 45-minute session dedicated to lower body strength emphasizes strength-building using a single heavy weight (a dumbbell or kettlebell) along with an optional resistance band loop. The class is structured to be suitable for all fitness levels, avoiding any jumping movements and providing simple modifications (such as opting for…

### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I have another mobility session lined up for you! If you happened to miss the previous one, which centered around shoulder mobility, you can find it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we will concentrate on hip mobility while simultaneously boosting the strength of the glutes. If you like this kind of workout,…

**Reflections on My First Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Back in October 2022, I found myself overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the journey ahead. I was on the brink of beginning my first year as a 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). As…

**Exploring Housing in London: My Journey** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I celebrated my nine-month anniversary of residing in London. Although nine months may appear brief, I’ve gained a considerable amount of insight in that time. London is an ever-evolving and varied metropolis, not just in terms of housing…