Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of commencing my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Stepping into the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid and…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of residing in London. Although this may not seem extensive, I’ve gained considerable insights. London is a vibrant metropolis, presenting a plethora of housing options and various communities. Students can choose from numerous alternatives, such as student residences and private…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) A decade ago, in October 2022, I was brimming with anxiety, trepidation, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the verge of beginning my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not a situation my formerly timid and…
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 celebrated nine months of residing in London. While it may not seem extensive, I’ve gained significant insights. London is a dynamic city, renowned not only for its varied housing choices but also for its rich communities. Students enjoy a plethora of…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts During 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 enveloped in anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I marked nine months of residing in London. While it may not seem like a long time, I’ve acquired some valuable perspectives. London is a bustling metropolis, known not only for its wide array of housing options but also for its multicultural…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for Your First Year: Insights Gained as a Student of Materials Science
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Approximately ten months ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious, fearful, and uncertain about what the future held. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was an experience my formerly shy and…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Postgraduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering In recent times, I’ve completed nine months of residing in London. Even though this period isn’t extensive, I’ve gained some insights. London is dynamic, not only because of its varied housing alternatives but also due to its communities. Students enjoy numerous options right at their…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was filled with anxiety and uncertainty regarding the future as I got ready to embark on my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a newcomer. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my previously reserved self was used to. Looking back on the past academic year, I…
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 marked nine months of residing in London. While it might not seem like a long duration, I’ve gathered several observations throughout this period. London is a bustling metropolis, not only due to its array of housing options but also because of…
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