Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, back in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, uncertainty, and skepticism about what lay ahead. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar wasn’t something my previously timid and…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering A few days back, I celebrated my nine-month milestone of living in London. Although nine months might not feel particularly long, I’ve acquired several observations throughout this period. London is a vibrant metropolis, not solely regarding its diverse living arrangements but also for the dynamic…
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 earlier, 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 freshman. Stepping into the unfamiliar wasn’t something my previously timid and introverted 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 reached the milestone of nine months in London. While my time here hasn’t been extensive, the learning experiences have been abundant. London thrives with its lively atmosphere, offering a wide array of housing options and communities. Students have myriad choices ranging from university…
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) Around ten months ago, in October 2022, I experienced a mix of anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my previously…
Read moreDiscovering 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. Even though it’s a brief period, I’ve gained a wealth of knowledge. London is a vibrant metropolis, offering not only a wide array of living arrangements but also rich community experiences. Students have numerous…
Read moreDos and Don’ts in the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious, frightened, and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Jumping straight into the deep end was not something my previously shy…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Scholar
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I marked nine months of residency in London. Although it may not appear extensive, I’ve gained considerable insights. London is a vibrant metropolis, celebrated not only for its array of housing options but also for its varied communities. Students have numerous choices right at…
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 prior, 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 freshman. Plunging into the unknown was not something my formerly reserved self was used to….
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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. Although this duration may seem brief, I’ve gained a considerable amount of insight. London is a bustling metropolis, famed not only for its varied living arrangements but also for its dynamic neighborhoods. Students are…
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