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**Reflections 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, fear, and uncertainty about the journey ahead. I was on the verge of starting 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….

**Experiencing Life and Housing in London: My Nine-Month Adventure** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I celebrated my nine-month anniversary of residing in London. While this duration might not seem extensive, I’ve garnered several key observations throughout my time here. London is a lively and multifaceted city, not only due…

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class Overview** This 45-minute class designed for lower body strength emphasizes enhancing strength using just one hefty weight (either a dumbbell or kettlebell) and an optional resistance band loop. The session features a structured warm-up and cool-down, and since there’s no jumping involved, it’s easy to adjust by simply opting for…

I’ve got another mobility session lined up for you! If you weren’t able to catch the last one, which concentrated on 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, specifically targeting the strengthening of the glutes along the way. If you enjoy this type of training, you…

**Reflecting on 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 anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the journey ahead. I was about to commence my adventure as a freshman 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 Imperial College…

**Exploring Housing in London: Insights from a Student** *Composed by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I reached the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although that might not appear extensive, I’ve gained considerable insights during this time. London is an ever-evolving and multifaceted city, not only with respect to its housing…

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class Overview** This 45-minute class focusing on lower body strength aims to enhance your power using 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, and you can easily adjust it to fit your fitness level—simply…

### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I’ve prepared another mobility session for you! If you didn’t catch the previous one that concentrated on shoulder mobility, be sure to have a look at it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, our attention is on hip mobility, with a particular focus on fortifying the glutes along the way. If you appreciate…

**Thoughts 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 was to come. I was on the brink of starting 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…

**Experiencing Life in London: Insights from a Student** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. Although this duration may appear brief, it has provided me with numerous important insights about life in this dynamic city. London showcases a remarkable diversity not only in…