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**Reflections on My Inaugural Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was enveloped in nerves, apprehension, and uncertainty regarding the path ahead. I was about 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 Imperial…

**Experiencing Life in London: A Student’s Insight on Housing and Lifestyle** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I reached the nine-month milestone of residing in London. While this might not appear to be an extensive period, it has been sufficiently long for me to grasp several essential aspects of life…

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class** This 45-minute lower body strength circuit session is crafted to enhance strength using only a heavy weight (a dumbbell or kettlebell) alongside an optional resistance band loop. The class features a guided warm-up and cool-down, with no jumping required, making it effortlessly adjustable by simply changing the weight. It caters…

### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I’ve prepared another mobility session for you! If you happened to miss the previous one that concentrated on shoulder mobility, you can view it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, our focus will be on hip mobility, emphasizing glute strengthening as we progress through the exercises. If you like this kind of workout,…

**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, fear, and ambiguity regarding what lay ahead. I was about to begin my journey 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…

**Experiencing Student Life and Housing in London: My Journey** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Just a few days ago, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. Though nine months might not appear lengthy, I’ve gathered a significant amount of knowledge about life within this dynamic city. London showcases a…

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class Overview** This 45-minute lower body strength session aims to challenge and fortify your legs and glutes using only one heavy weight (either a dumbbell or kettlebell) along with an optional resistance band loop. The class is designed to be low-impact with no jumping, allowing for easy modifications based on your…

**Hip Mobility + Glutes Class** I have another mobility session lined up for you! If you happened to miss the previous one that centered on shoulder mobility, be sure to take a look at it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we’ll be directing our attention to hip mobility while also reinforcing the glutes in the process. If this…

**Thoughts on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* A decade ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, trepidation, and ambiguity regarding what lay ahead. I was about to start 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) at Imperial…

**Exploring London: A Student’s Take on Living Arrangements and Urban Life** *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. Though nine months may not appear extensive, I’ve gained some significant perspectives during this time. London is an ever-evolving city,…