Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Stepping into the unfamiliar was not something my previously introverted…
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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. Though this period is relatively brief, I’ve gathered some knowledge. London is a vibrant metropolis, not just for its array of housing options but also for its multicultural communities. Students have an abundance of…
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) Approximately 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 newcomer. Diving into the unknown was not something my historically timid and reserved…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I have reached a nine-month milestone in my stay in London. While this duration may not seem extensive, I have gained substantial insights. London is a bustling metropolis, known for its variety of housing options as well as its lively communities. Students have a…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts in the Initial Year: Insights I Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months back, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, anxiety, and uncertainty regarding my future. 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 former shy and introverted…
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. Although this might seem like a brief time, I’ve amassed some observations. London is a vibrant city, offering not only a variety of housing options but also its multitude of communities. Students have a…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Ten months ago, 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 first-year student. Embarking on this unfamiliar journey was not something my previously timid and introverted self was used to. Looking back…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I marked nine months of residing in London. While it isn’t a lengthy period, I’ve gained some insights. London is a vibrant city, acclaimed not only for its varied housing options but also for its communities. Students have numerous alternatives at their doorstep. Both…
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 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 newcomer. Embracing the unfamiliar was not something my formerly timid and reserved…
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. While this might not be a lengthy duration, I have gathered several observations throughout this time. London is an energetic metropolis, notable not just for its wide range of living arrangements but also for…
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