Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I marked my nine-month milestone in London. Though this duration may seem brief, I’ve garnered valuable insights throughout this time. London thrives as a bustling metropolis, not solely because of its varied housing choices but also due to its dynamic communities. Students…
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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 the future might bring. 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 once…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of residing in London. While this may not seem extensive, I have gathered some insights during this time. London is an energetic city, presenting an array of housing choices and lively neighborhoods. Students have numerous options available to them. Both…
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) It was ten months ago, in October 2022, that I found myself feeling anxious and uncertain about the future. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Embracing the unfamiliar wasn’t something my previously reserved self was…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I celebrated reaching the nine-month mark of residing in London. Though my time here is relatively brief, I have acquired a wealth of experience. London is an energetic metropolis, not only for its varied housing opportunities but also for its diverse communities….
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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 set to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my previously 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 living in London. While it may not be an extensive period, I have picked up several observations. London is a vibrant city, offering not only a variety of living arrangements but also a multitude of communities. Students…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Approximately ten months prior, in October 2022, I experienced anxiety and uncertainty regarding the future as I geared up to commence my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not a familiarity for my previously reserved self. Looking back…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I marked nine months of residing in London. Although this period isn’t extensive, I’ve gained a considerable amount of knowledge. London is an energetic city, not only for its immense range of housing options but also for its varied communities. Students have many alternatives…
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 verge of starting my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my previously shy and introverted…
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