Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I hit the nine-month milestone of my stay in London. Although this duration isn’t extensive, I’ve gathered some observations throughout this time. London is a vibrant metropolis, recognized not only for its wide-ranging housing selections but also for its culturally rich communities. Students have…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I was overcome with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Stepping into the unfamiliar wasn’t something my previously timid and introverted…
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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 isn’t extensive, I have absorbed a significant amount. London is a dynamic metropolis, renowned not only for its varied housing options but also for its thriving communities. Students have numerous nearby…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Diving into the unfamiliar was not something my formerly shy…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated nine months of living in London. Although it’s not a long duration, I’ve gathered some valuable insights. London is a vibrant metropolis, not only for its varied housing options but also for its multicultural populace. Students have a plethora of choices available…
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 found myself feeling anxious and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Embracing the unfamiliar was not something my formerly shy self was…
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 mark of my stay in London. Though this isn’t a long duration, I’ve acquired some knowledge during my residence here. London is a bustling metropolis, not only because of its extensive range of housing options but also thanks to its…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Ten months prior, in October 2022, I experienced anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about the future as I geared up to commence my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not something that my previously timid and reserved self was used to. Looking back on the past academic year,…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering A few days back, I reached the nine-month milestone in London. Although it may not seem lengthy, I’ve acquired several observations. London is dynamic, presenting a variety of housing options and communities. Students can choose from a wide range of accommodations, including student housing, private…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts of 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 felt apprehensive and uncertain about what lay ahead as I prepared to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Embracing the unfamiliar was not something my previously reserved self was used to. Looking…
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