**Reflections on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering Studies** *Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Ten months ago, during October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nervousness, apprehension, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the brink of starting my journey as a first-year student in [Materials Science and…
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**My Journey of Nine Months in London** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I reached the notable milestone of nine months of residing in London. Though it might not appear to be a lengthy duration, I’ve gained valuable insights throughout this period. London is a vibrant metropolis, not only due…
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**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class Overview** This 45-minute class focusing on lower body strength aims to work your legs and glutes using a single heavy weight (dumbbell or kettlebell) along with an optional resistance band loop. The session features a guided warm-up and cool-down, with no jumping exercises included, allowing for easy modifications by simply…
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### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I’m back with another mobility class 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, we’ll be focusing on hip mobility while placing special emphasis on glute strengthening throughout. If you find this kind of training enjoyable…
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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 back, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was about to begin 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…
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**Residing in London: My Journey After Nine Months** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Just a few days back, I reached the nine-month milestone of my journey in London. Though nine months might not appear extensive, I have gained significant insights about the city in this time. London is an ever-changing…
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**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class Overview** This 45-minute lower body strength session aims to enhance strength and stability utilizing just a single heavy weight (be it a dumbbell or kettlebell) along with an optional resistance band loop. The class features a structured warm-up and cool-down, and is designed to be low-impact, with no jumping involved….
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### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I have another mobility session ready 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, we will concentrate on hip mobility while also working on glute strength. If you appreciate this style of workout, you can unlock even…
Read moreDos and Don’ts of the First Year: Insights I’ve 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, apprehension, and uncertainty regarding my future. 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 Imperial College…
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**Life in London: Nine Months Later** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Just a few days back, I reached the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although nine months might not appear to be an extensive period, it has been sufficient for me to acquire various insights about this remarkable city….
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