Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Approximately ten months ago, in October 2022, I was filled with nervousness, 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. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I marked nine months of living in London. While not an extensive duration, I’ve accumulated some observations. London is an energetic city, presenting a range of housing choices and vibrant communities. Students have plenty of options to select from. Both student accommodation and private…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Composed 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 verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously introverted…
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 my stay in London. While this duration may seem brief, I’ve gained considerable insights. London is an energetic metropolis, not only due to its various housing choices but also its multicultural neighborhoods. Students have a wide range…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Composed by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was about to embark on my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not something I, in my former shy…
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 residing in London. While it’s not an extensive period, I’ve picked up several insights. London is a bustling metropolis, presenting a variety of housing choices and dynamic communities. Students are offered numerous options, including student residences and private…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the Freshman Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months back, in October 2022, I was filled 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. Plunging into the unknown was not a familiar territory for my previously…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Graduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering I recently reached the milestone of nine months of residing in London. Although this duration may not seem extensive, I’ve gained some valuable insights. London is a vibrant metropolis, known not only for its wide-ranging housing choices but also for its multicultural communities. Students find…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Ten months ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious and uncertain about what lay ahead as I started my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously introverted self was used to. Looking back on the last academic year, I recognize a journey filled with…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Scholar
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. While this duration may appear brief, I’ve gleaned several observations in this period. London is a dynamic city, not only for its wide variety of housing options but also for its multicultural communities. Students have a…
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