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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 ago, back in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the upcoming events. I was poised to begin 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) at…

**Residing in London: A Nine-Month Journey** *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 appear brief, it has provided me ample time to gain insights about this vibrant city. London is celebrated not only for its extensive accommodation…

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class** This 45-minute class focusing on lower body strength circuits is crafted to develop strength utilizing just a single heavy weight (either a dumbbell or kettlebell) along with an optional resistance band loop. The session encompasses a guided warm-up and cool-down, with no jumping required, making it simple to adjust by…

### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I’ve prepared another mobility session for you! If you happened to miss the previous one that centered on shoulder mobility, you can catch it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, our attention will be directed towards hip mobility while simultaneously strengthening the glutes as we progress through the exercises. If you appreciate this…

**Thoughts 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, trepidation, and uncertainty about what was coming my way. 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)…

**Exploring London: My Journey with Housing and Urban Living** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I reached the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although this period might not appear extensive, I’ve gleaned numerous important lessons throughout my time here. London is an ever-evolving and multifaceted metropolis, offering a vast…

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class** This 45-minute class focusing on lower body strength circuits requires only one heavy weight (a dumbbell or kettlebell works perfectly) and an optional resistance band loop. As usual, the session features a guided warm-up and cool-down. There’s no jumping included, and it’s simple to modify—just use a lighter weight if…

**Hip Flexibility + Glute Strength Class** I’ve got another flexibility session lined up for you! If you happened to miss the previous one that centered on shoulders, you can find it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we’ll be concentrating on hip flexibility, while also targeting the glute muscles. If this style of training appeals to you, you can…

**Insights from My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Nearly ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of beginning 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…

**Exploring London: My Journey with Housing and Urban Living** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. Although nine months might not appear lengthy, it’s been sufficient for me to gather some significant perspectives on life in this vibrant city. London is a metropolis…