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…
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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…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts in the Freshman Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Around ten months ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious and uncertain about embarking on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Stepping into the unknown was not something my previously reserved self was familiar with. Looking back now, I recognize a year…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although this isn’t an extensive period, I’ve gathered various insights throughout this time. London is a vibrant metropolis, not solely due to its vast array of housing options but also because of its…
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 was filled with anxiety 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 unfamiliar was not typical for my once shy…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. Although this duration may not seem extensive, I’ve gained significant insights. London is a vibrant metropolis, renowned not only for its plethora of housing alternatives but also for its multicultural neighborhoods. Students have a…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I found myself overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was about to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. This leap was not something my previously timid and reserved self was…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Graduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I marked nine months of residing in London. Although it may not appear extensive, I’ve acquired some perspectives throughout this period. London is an energetic city, not only due to its varied living arrangements but also because of its multicultural communities. Students have a…
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