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**Reflecting on My Initial Year: Insights Gained and Obstacles Surmounted** *Composed by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was engulfed by anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty about what was to come. I was on the brink of beginning my adventure as a first-year student in [Materials Science and…

**Exploring London: My Journey with Housing and Urban Living** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Just a few days ago, I reached the nine-month milestone of my stay in London. Although that might not appear extensive, I have gathered a wealth of valuable experiences during this time. London is an energetic…

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class Overview** This 45-minute lower body strength session aims to enhance both strength and endurance by utilizing a single heavy weight (either a dumbbell or kettlebell) along with an optional resistance band loop. The session features a guided warm-up, two rounds of exercises, and a cool-down stretch. It is low-impact (no…

### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I’ve got another mobility session lined up for you! If you happened to miss the previous one that concentrated on shoulder mobility, you can catch it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we’ll be focusing on hip mobility with a particular emphasis on strengthening the glutes as we progress through the exercises. If…

**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 nerves, apprehension, and uncertainty about what was to come. I was about to begin 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) at…

**Living in London: My Journey After Nine Months** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I hit the milestone of nine months living in London. Though it may seem brief, this time has been quite enlightening for me. London is a remarkably dynamic city, not only due to its myriad housing…

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class** This 45-minute class targeting lower body strength emphasizes building power with just one heavy weight (a dumbbell or kettlebell) and an optional resistance band loop. The session features a guided warm-up and cool-down, and there’s no jumping involved, allowing for simple modifications with a lighter weight. It’s an excellent workout…

### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I have another mobility class lined up for you! If you couldn’t attend the previous session centered on shoulders, you can find it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, our focus will be on hip mobility, particularly on strengthening the glutes as we progress through the exercises. If you find this style of…

**Reflections 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, apprehension, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting 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)…

**Exploring Housing and Life in London: A First-Hand Account** *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 not appear extensive, it has been sufficient for me to gain valuable insights about this dynamic city. London boasts a wealth of…