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**Insights from My Initial Year Studying Materials Science and Engineering** *Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was engulfed in anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the brink of starting 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)…

**Exploring Life and Housing in London: My Journey** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I reached the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Though it might not seem extensive, I’ve gained significant insights into this vibrant city. London serves as a cultural hub, presenting a plethora of housing choices along…

**Give Your Shoulders a Little TLC with a 22-Minute Mobility Session** If you’ve been sitting at a desk for extended periods or are feeling tight and tense in your upper body, this 22-minute shoulder mobility session is just what you need! It’s intended to enhance flexibility and mobility, particularly in your shoulders, and can serve…

### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I’ve got another mobility session lined up for you! If you happened to miss the previous class focusing on shoulder mobility, you can find it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we’re concentrating on hip mobility while also working to strengthen the glutes. If you appreciate this kind of workout, you can explore…

**Thoughts on My Initial Year Studying 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 just 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)…

**Exploring London: My Journey with Housing and Urban Living** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Just a few days ago, I marked nine months of residing in London. While that might not appear to be an extensive period, it has afforded me the opportunity to gather several important insights about this…

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class Overview** This 45-minute lower body strength session is crafted to enhance strength using just one substantial weight (either a dumbbell or kettlebell) along with an optional resistance band loop. The class features a structured warm-up and cool-down, with no jumping required, making it easy to adapt by simply opting for…

### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I have another mobility session prepared for you! If you didn’t catch the previous one centered around shoulder mobility, you can view it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we’ll be focusing on hip mobility, while also working on strengthening the glutes. If you find this type of workout appealing, you can gain…

**Insights from 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 overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about the future. I was on the brink 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 student….

**Residing in London: My Nine-Month Experience** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Just recently, I marked my nine-month anniversary of residing in London. Although nine months might not appear to be significant, it has provided me with ample opportunity to gather some crucial insights. London is a vibrant and multifaceted city,…