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**Musings on 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, fear, and doubt about what awaited me. 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…

**Navigating Housing in London: A Perspective from a Student** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I celebrated the nine-month mark of my stay in London. Though nine months may not appear extensive, it has provided me with a wealth of insights regarding life in this dynamic city. London truly is…

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class Overview** This 45-minute class is dedicated to enhancing your lower body strength by utilizing a single heavy weight (either a dumbbell or kettlebell) along with an optional resistance band loop. The session is crafted to be low-impact, without any jumping, and can be easily adapted by modifying the weight used….

### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I’ve prepared another mobility session for you! If you didn’t catch the previous class that centered on shoulder mobility, you can find it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we are directing our focus towards hip mobility, while also engaging the glutes in the process. If you appreciate this kind of workout, there’s…

**Thoughts 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 was to come. 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…

**Exploring London: My Journey with Housing and City Lifestyle** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I marked my nine-month milestone residing in London. Although it might not seem extensive, I have amassed considerable knowledge throughout my time here. London is a vibrant city, not only with its multitude of housing…

**Overview of Lower Body Strength Circuits Class** This 45-minute lower body strength session aims to enhance strength using only one heavy weight (either a dumbbell or kettlebell) along with an optional resistance band loop. The class incorporates a structured warm-up and cool-down, ensuring no jumping activities, which makes it easy to adjust by opting for…

### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I have another mobility session lined up for you! If you missed the previous one that concentrated on shoulder mobility, be sure to check it out [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we’re directing our focus toward hip mobility, emphasizing the strengthening of the glutes as we progress through the exercises. If you…

**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 found myself overwhelmed with nerves, uncertainty, and a hint of fear regarding what was to come. I was on the verge of starting my adventure as a first-year student…

**Residing in London: A Nine-Month Insight** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I marked my nine-month journey of residing in London. While that might not appear to be an extended duration, it has been ample time for me to accumulate some insightful perspectives on life within this vibrant city. London…