Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, 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 previously timid and reserved…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I completed nine months of living in London. Even though it may not seem extensive, I have gained several perspectives along the way. London is a bustling metropolis, presenting a plethora of housing choices and lively communities. Students have a multitude of…
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) Nearly ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about the journey ahead. 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 typically shy…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I’ve completed nine months of my stay in London. While it may not seem extensive, I’ve gained valuable insights. London is a dynamic city, presenting a variety of housing options and lively communities. Students have numerous alternatives available right at their fingertips, ranging from…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months back, in October 2022, I found myself feeling anxious and unsure about what lay ahead as I prepared to embark on my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a newcomer. Embracing the unknown was not typical for my previously reserved self. Looking back…
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. While it may not seem long, I’ve gained several experiences during this time. London is a dynamic city, presenting an extensive range of living arrangements and lively communities. Students have a plethora of options available…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts in 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 regarding 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 formerly shy…
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 marked my nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although nine months may appear brief, I have gleaned several insights during this period. London pulsates with life, offering not only a variety of housing options but also lively communities. Students enjoy a…
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) Ten months earlier, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the verge of commencing my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Embracing the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid and introverted self…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Having recently completed nine months in London, I’ve accumulated considerable experience in that time, despite it being a relatively short duration. London is a vibrant metropolis, presenting a plethora of housing choices and multicultural neighborhoods. Students are afforded a multitude of options. Both student housing…
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