By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding my future. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Embracing the unknown was not something my formerly shy and reserved self…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. While it may not be a lengthy period, I’ve acquired some knowledge along the way. London is an energetic city, not only for its variety of housing options but also for its myriad communities. Students have…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts During the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly one year prior, in October 2022, I found myself overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding my future. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not an experience my…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering I have recently completed nine months residing in London. Although this duration might appear brief, I have gathered valuable insights in this period. London is a vibrant city, not only with its range of housing choices but also its multicultural communities. Students have an array…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about my future. I was preparing to begin my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown wasn’t something my previously timid and reserved self was…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I marked nine months of residing in London. Although it’s not a lengthy duration, I have gained some perspectives. London is a bustling metropolis, offering a plethora of housing alternatives and dynamic communities. Students find themselves with a myriad of choices available to them….
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts in the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Learner
Authored by Dawson La, MEng in Materials Science and Engineering Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. As a first-year student, I was on the verge of starting my journey in Materials Science and Engineering. Embracing the unfamiliar was not something my formerly…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. Although this may not seem like a lengthy period, I have gained a wealth of knowledge. London is a dynamic city, presenting a plethora of housing options and lively communities. Students have countless alternatives available, ranging…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts of the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Composed by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed by nerves, fear, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was on the verge of commencing my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Stepping into the unknown was not something my previously shy…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Postgraduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of living in London. While that might not appear substantial, I’ve acquired several observations during this period. London is a dynamic city, not only because of its various housing options but also due to its multifaceted communities. Students have a…
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