Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the journey ahead. I was on the brink of commencing my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my previously shy…
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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. Although the duration may not seem extensive, the learning experience has been substantial. London is a vibrant metropolis, distinguished not just by its varied housing options but also by its extensive communities. Students have…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts in Your 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 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 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 seem brief, I’ve gleaned valuable lessons in this time. London is a bustling metropolis, not just for its wide range of housing options but also for its lively communities….
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts in 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 brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was quite outside the comfort zone of my…
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 ninth month residing in London. While it may not seem like an extensive period, I have picked up several insights. London thrives as a vibrant city, not only due to its varied housing options but also because of its…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I was overcome with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar was far from what my formerly bashful…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Graduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I reached the nine-month milestone of residing in London. While it may not appear lengthy, I’ve accumulated some valuable observations during this period. London is a bustling metropolis, presenting a myriad of accommodation choices and dynamic communities. Students have an abundance of options at…
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 prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the cusp of commencing my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Stepping into the unknown was not something my once-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 celebrated nine months of residing in London. Although this may seem brief, I’ve gained significant insights. London is an energetic metropolis, renowned not only for its extensive range of housing alternatives but also for its multicultural communities. Students have a myriad…
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