Discovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student

**Residing in London: My Journey After Nine Months** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I celebrated reaching the nine-month milestone of my stay in London. Although nine months might not appear extensive, I’ve gained a wealth of experiences during this time. London is an energetic and multifaceted city, exhibiting not…

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22-Minute Shoulder Flexibility Session

### 22-Minute Shoulder Mobility Workout Class Let’s focus on giving our shoulders some essential care with this 22-minute shoulder mobility session! This class is ideal for everyone, particularly advantageous if you’ve been logged hours at a desk or are experiencing tightness and stiffness in your upper body. It could also serve as a wonderful option…

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25-Minute Hip Flexibility & Glute Exercises

### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I have another mobility session lined up for you! If you happened to miss the previous one that concentrated on shoulder mobility, you can find it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, our focus will shift to hip mobility, while integrating glute strengthening exercises throughout. If you like this kind of workout, you…

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Dos and Don’ts for Your First Year: Insights I’ve Gained as a Materials Science Student

**Reflections on My First Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* A decade ago, in October 2022, I found myself overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was about to start 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…

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Discovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student

**Exploring Life and Accommodation in London: A Personal Experience** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Just a few days ago, I reached the nine-month milestone of my life in London. Although nine months might not appear to be an extensive duration, it has provided me with ample opportunities to discover some…

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Lower Body Strength Circuit Workout Session

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class** This 45-minute lower body strength circuits session is crafted to enhance strength utilizing just one heavy weight (a dumbbell or kettlebell) along with an optional resistance band loop. The class features a guided warm-up and cool-down, and there’s no jumping required, making it straightforward to modify by opting for a…

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25-Minute Glute and Hip Flexibility Workout

**Hip Mobility + Glutes Class** I’ve got another mobility session lined up for you! If you didn’t catch the previous one that centered on shoulders, you can view it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today’s focus will be on enhancing hip mobility while also working on strengthening the glutes. If you appreciate this kind of workout, you can discover…

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Dos and Don’ts of the Initial Year: Insights I’ve Gained as a Materials Science Scholar

**Reflecting on 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 consumed by nervousness, fear, and uncertainty regarding the road 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…

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Discovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student

**Reflecting on Nine Months of Life in London** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I reached the nine-month milestone of my residency in London. Although it might not appear to be an extensive duration, I’ve gained considerable insights during this time. London is an ever-evolving metropolis, characterized not only by…

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Lower Body Strength Circuit Workout Session

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class Overview** This 45-minute class is dedicated to enhancing lower body strength by utilizing a single heavy weight (either a dumbbell or kettlebell) and an optional resistance band loop. The session features a guided warm-up and cool-down, making it accessible for participants of all fitness levels. Jumping is not included, and…

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