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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 prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, 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…

**Experiencing Life and Housing in London: A Personal Journey** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Not long ago, I reached the milestone of nine months residing in London. Although this may appear to be a brief period, I have already gained substantial insights into living in this lively metropolis. London boasts…

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class** This 45-minute lower body strength circuit session is crafted to focus on your legs and glutes using a single heavy weight (such as a dumbbell or kettlebell) along with an optional resistance band loop. The class incorporates a guided warm-up and cool-down, and since there’s no jumping, it can easily…

### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I’ve got another mobility session lined up for you! If you weren’t able to join the previous one that centered around shoulder mobility, you can catch it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we’ll shift our attention to hip mobility while also working on strengthening the glutes. If you’re a fan of this…

**Insights from My Inaugural 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, apprehension, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of commencing 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)…

**Finding Accommodation and Experiencing Life in London: My Journey** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I celebrated nine months of living in London. While this duration might not appear lengthy, it has been sufficient for me to glean some important insights about life in this dynamic city. London not only…

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class** This 45-minute class focusing on lower body strength circuits is aimed at pushing your muscles using just one heavy weight (a dumbbell or kettlebell) and an optional resistance band loop. It features a warm-up and cool-down session, with no jumping movements involved, allowing easy modifications by simply choosing a lighter…

### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I’ve got another fantastic mobility session for you! If you happened to miss the previous one, which centered around shoulder mobility, be sure to check it out [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we’ll be turning our attention to hip mobility while integrating glute strengthening throughout the workout. If you appreciate this style…

**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 found myself overwhelmed with anxiety, dread, and uncertainty regarding what lay 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…

**Exploring London’s Housing and Communities: My Personal Experience** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* A few days ago, I celebrated my nine-month anniversary of residing in London. Although nine months might not appear to be an extended period, it has given me valuable insights into this dynamic city. London boasts not…