Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I experienced feelings of anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Plunging into the unknown was not something my previously shy and reserved…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I marked my nine-month milestone living in London. Although it’s a brief period, I’ve gathered some insights. London is a vibrant metropolis, celebrated not only for its varied housing options but also for its communities. Students have a wide array of choices…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Approximately ten months prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, trepidation, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was on the verge of embarking on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. The prospect of diving into the unknown was foreign…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I completed nine months of residing in London. While nine months isn’t an extensive period, I’ve acquired a fair amount of knowledge. London is a vibrant metropolis, notable not only for its wide range of housing opportunities but also for its multicultural…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Freshman Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
By Dawson La, MEng in Materials Science and Engineering Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously shy and…
Read moreDiscovering 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 it may not seem like a long time, I have gained significant insights. London is a vibrant city, not only due to its plethora of housing options but also because of its varied communities. Students…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious, fearful, and unsure about what lay ahead. I was preparing to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Jumping into the unknown wasn’t something my previously reserved and timid self…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of residing in London. Though it may not seem like a long time, I have gathered several perspectives. London is a vibrant city, celebrated not only for its wide-ranging housing options but also for its multicultural population. Students have a…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Back in October 2022, a mere ten months ago, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about the journey ahead. I was on the cusp of beginning my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Immersing myself in the unfamiliar was not something…
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 the completion of nine months residing in London. While this may seem brief, I’ve acquired several perspectives. London is an energetic city, not just because of its varied housing choices but also due to its dynamic communities. There are countless options available…
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