Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I celebrated my nine-month anniversary of residing in London. While this may seem like a brief stint, I’ve acquired various insights during this time. London is an energetic metropolis, renowned for its vast selection of housing alternatives and its multicultural populations. Students…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Around ten months prior, 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 new student. Diving into the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid…
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 living in London. Although it may appear brief, I have gathered valuable experiences during this duration. London is a dynamic metropolis, presenting a multitude of housing options and energetic communities. Students have an array of choices available…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a fresh first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not something my traditionally reserved self was used…
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 living in London. Although this may not seem like an extensive duration, I’ve gathered several observations. London is a dynamic metropolis, renowned not just for its varied housing options but also for its lively communities. Students are…
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 ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Immersing myself in the unfamiliar was not something my formerly shy and…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although this is not an extended period, I’ve acquired some knowledge. London is a dynamic city, not merely for its wide range of housing options but also for its multicultural communities. Students have an abundance…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was 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 first-year student. Embracing the unknown was not something my previously timid and reserved self was familiar with. Looking back now, I recognize…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although it may not feel like an extended period, I’ve gathered several observations throughout this time. London is a vibrant city, not only regarding its diverse housing alternatives but also its multifaceted communities. Students have…
Read moreDos and Don’ts of the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Back in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, anxiety, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the brink of embarking on my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Jumping into the unknown was an experience my formerly shy and introverted…
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