Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I celebrated hitting the nine-month mark of living in London. While it may not seem like a lengthy duration, I have acquired several observations. London is an energetic metropolis, characterized not only by its extensive selection of housing but also by its…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, trepidation, and uncertainty about what the future held. I was on the verge of commencing my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not something my formerly…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. Although this timeframe may seem brief, I have gathered several perspectives. London is a vibrant metropolis, not only for its varied housing options but also for its communities. Students have a multitude of choices…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts of the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, back in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, 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 unfamiliar was not something my formerly shy…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering I recently celebrated nine months in London. Although this isn’t a long duration, I’ve gained several insights. London is dynamic, not only for its wide-ranging living options but also for its vibrant communities. Students have plenty of nearby choices, with both student accommodations and private…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I found myself overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a newcomer. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my formerly introverted self…
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 completed nine months of residing in London. Though it’s not an extensive period, I’ve gained valuable perspectives. London is a dynamic city, characterized by its varied living arrangements and vibrant communities. Students have abundant options right at their fingertips. Both communal…
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) Ten months back, in October 2022, I experienced anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously shy and reserved self…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Abode in London as a Master’s Scholar
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I completed nine months of residing in London. While it may not seem extensive, I have acquired valuable insights. London is an energetic metropolis, characterized not only by its varied housing options but also by its diverse communities. Students have a plethora…
Read moreDos and Don’ts of the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Ten months ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious and uncertain about what lay ahead as I embarked on my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously reserved self was used to. Looking back on the past academic year, I perceive it as a…
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