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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, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and doubt about what awaited me. I was on the verge of beginning 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)…

**Experiencing Accommodation in London: My Journey After Nine Months** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I celebrated my nine-month milestone of living in London. Although this duration might not appear extensive, I’ve gained a wealth of knowledge during this time. London is an ever-evolving metropolis, characterized not only by its…

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class** This 45-minute lower body strength session emphasizes strength development using just one heavy weight (dumbbell or kettlebell) along with an optional resistance band loop. The class is structured to accommodate all fitness levels, featuring no jumping and straightforward modifications available (simply choose a lighter weight if necessary). As always, the…

### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I’ve prepared another mobility session for you! If you didn’t catch the previous one that centered on shoulder mobility, you can find it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, our focus will be on hip mobility, with a special emphasis on glute strengthening 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)* In October 2022, ten months ago, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty 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 Living and Accommodation in London: A Personal Journey** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* A few days ago, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. Though it might not appear as an extensive duration, I’ve gathered some significant experiences in this time. London is an energetic and multifaceted city,…

### Lower Body Strength Circuits Class This 45-minute lower body strength session concentrates on enhancing strength using a single heavy weight (either a dumbbell or kettlebell) along with an optional resistance band loop. The class features a guided warm-up and cool-down, with no jumping included, allowing for easy modifications by simply using a lighter weight…

### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I have another mobility session prepared for you! If you happened to miss the previous one centered on shoulder mobility, be sure to check it out [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, our focus will be on hip mobility, while also emphasizing the strengthening of the glutes as we progress through the exercises….

**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 anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about the journey ahead. I was on the verge of starting my experience 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…

**Exploring London: My Journey with Student Housing** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I marked my nine-month milestone of residing in London. While it might not be an extensive period, it has provided me with valuable insights about this dynamic city. London stands out not only for its rich cultural…