**Reflecting on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Ten months back, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty as I readied myself to start 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). Throwing myself into the unknown…
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**Reflecting on Nine Months of Life and Housing in London** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I marked my nine-month anniversary of residing in London. Though this duration might appear brief, it has provided me the opportunity to accumulate significant revelations about life in this dynamic metropolis. London serves not…
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**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class Summary** This 45-minute lower body strength session is crafted to enhance strength utilizing only one heavy weight (either a dumbbell or kettlebell) along with an optional resistance band loop. The session features a structured warm-up and cool-down, free from any jumping, making it easily adjustable by simply opting for a…
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### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I have another mobility session ready for you! If you happened to miss the previous class centered on shoulder mobility, be sure to check it out [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we will be focusing on hip mobility while engaging and strengthening the glutes throughout our time together. If you appreciate this…
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**Reflecting on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Ten months ago, back in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, trepidation, and ambiguity regarding what was to come. I was about to set off on my adventure as a first-year student in [Materials Science…
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**Exploring London: My Nine-Month Experience of Securing Accommodation** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I reached the nine-month milestone of my stay in London. While nine months might not appear to be an extensive duration, I have acquired substantial knowledge throughout this time. London is a lively and multifaceted city,…
Read moreLower Body Strength Circuit Workout Session
**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class Overview** This 45-minute session for lower body strength emphasizes developing power using a single heavy weight (a dumbbell or kettlebell) and an optional resistance band loop. The class features a guided warm-up and cool-down, ensuring no jumping is included, which makes it easy to adapt by simply changing the weight….
Read more25-Minute Glute and Hip Mobility Session
**Hip Mobility + Glutes Class** I’ve got another mobility session for you! If you didn’t catch the previous one, which was centered around shoulder mobility, you can find it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we’ll focus on hip mobility, while also working on strengthening the glutes. If you enjoy this kind of training, you can explore even more…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for Your First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
**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 overcome with anxiety, fear, and ambiguity about what awaited me. I was on the brink of beginning 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)…
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**Residing in London: Nine Months In** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Just a few days ago, I reached the nine-month milestone of residing in London. While it might appear to be a short duration, I’ve gained considerable insights along the way. London is an ever-evolving and multicultural metropolis, characterized not…
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