Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious and uncertain 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 timid self was familiar…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering I’ve recently hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. While that’s not an extensive period, I’ve gathered some insights. London is an energetic metropolis, not only because of its varied living options but also due to its dynamic communities. Students have a multitude of…
Read moreDos and Don’ts of the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a newcomer. Venturing into the unfamiliar wasn’t exactly what my previously shy and…
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 milestone of residing in London. Although this may not seem lengthy, I’ve accumulated several observations. London is a dynamic city, presenting a vast range of housing options and vibrant communities. Students have a multitude of alternatives available to them, including…
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 prior, in October 2022, I experienced feelings of anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of commencing my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously shy and…
Read moreDiscovering 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 milestone of residing in London. Although this duration may not seem long, I have gathered various observations. London is an energetic metropolis, providing a plethora of housing choices and dynamic communities. Students can choose from an abundance of options. Both…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Learner
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Just ten months ago, in October 2022, I was filled with nerves, fear, and uncertainty about what was to come. I was on the verge of starting my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Plunging into the unknown was not something my previously…
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 marked my nine-month anniversary of residing in London. Though it may appear brief, I have gathered some wisdom throughout this period. London is a bustling metropolis, providing an array of housing choices and varied communities. Students have many options available, including…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was about to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown 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 hit the nine-month milestone of my stay in London. Although it may not appear extensive, I’ve gathered some valuable observations during this period. London is a dynamic city, presenting a broad range of accommodations and lively communities. Students have a plethora…
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