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

**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 this duration might not appear extensive, it has given me insights into this dynamic city. London boasts a wide array of accommodation types as well as…

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Lower Body Strength Circuit Workout Session

**Overview of Lower Body Strength Circuits Class** This 45-minute class focused on lower body strength aims to enhance your power using just one heavy weight (either a dumbbell or kettlebell) along with an optional resistance band loop. The session features a structured warm-up and cool-down, with no jumping included, making it simple to adjust by…

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25-Minute Glutes & Hip Mobility Routine

### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I have another mobility session lined up for you! If you didn’t catch 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 attention will shift to hip mobility, while also focusing on strengthening the glutes. If you appreciate this type of workout, you…

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

**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, fear, and uncertainty regarding what the future held. I was about to commence 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…

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

**Exploring Housing in London: Insights from a Student** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I celebrated my nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although nine months might not appear extensive, this timeframe has been filled with valuable lessons. London is an ever-evolving and multicultural metropolis, not only in its vast…

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22-Minute Shoulder Flexibility Session

### 22-Minute Shoulder Mobility Workout Session Let’s shower our shoulders with the care they deserve through this 22-minute shoulder mobility session! This workout is ideal for everyone, particularly if you’ve been behind a desk for extended periods or are experiencing tightness and stiffness in your upper body. It’s an excellent way to unwind, and you…

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25-Minute Hip Flexibility & Glute Enhancement Session

### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I have another mobility session ready for you! If you didn’t catch the last one centered on shoulder mobility, you can find it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, our attention will be directed towards hip mobility, while simultaneously working on strengthening the glutes. If this type of workout appeals to you, there…

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

**Reflecting on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Almost ten months ago, in October 2022, I found myself overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what awaited me. I was about to commence 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

**Living Life in London: Insights from a Student on Housing and Community** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I celebrated my nine-month anniversary of residing in London. Although nine months might not appear extensive, I’ve acquired a considerable amount of knowledge during this time. London is a remarkably lively city,…

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Lower Body Strength Circuit Workout Session

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class Overview** This 45-minute lower body strength session aims to enhance strength and stability utilizing only one heavy weight (either a dumbbell or kettlebell) and an optional resistance band loop. The class features a guided warm-up and cool-down, with no jumps involved, which allows easy modifications according to your fitness level…

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