Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, uncertainty, and quite a bit of fear. I was on the verge of starting my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, and the idea of embarking on such a significant…
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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I reached the milestone of nine months living in London. While it might not be a lengthy period, it has provided me with significant perspectives on life in this vibrant city. London boasts a wealth of culture and diversity, alongside an extensive range of…
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Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, back in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, uncertainty, and self-doubt as I got ready to embark on my journey as a first-year student in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. Being someone who has always been more introverted, jumping…
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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering It has been nine months since I relocated to London, and while that may not appear to be an extensive duration, it has been sufficient to gain some meaningful perspectives on life in this dynamic city. London is not only abundant in culture and diversity…
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Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Reflecting on October 2022, I recall a blend of anxiety, trepidation, and uncertainty as I geared up to embark on my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As someone who has typically been introverted and reserved, plunging into university life seemed…
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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering It has been nine months since I relocated to London, and even though that might not seem extensive, I’ve already gained substantial insights about residing in this dynamic metropolis. London possesses a wealth of culture and history, complemented by a diverse array of housing choices…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts of the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Student of Materials Science
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) In October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, doubts, and a significant amount of apprehension. I was on the verge of starting my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, and the thought of fully immersing myself in university life was intimidating—especially…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering It’s been nine months since I relocated to London, and although that might not appear as an extensive period, I’ve gathered some meaningful insights into living in this vibrant city. London is overflowing with culture and history while also providing a wide range of housing…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights I’ve Gained as a Materials Science Student
Reflections on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, uncertainty, and quite a bit of fear. I was on the brink of starting my first year as a newcomer in the Materials Science and…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering It has been nine months since my relocation to London, and while that may not appear to be a long period, it has provided me with significant insights about life in this vibrant city. London is not just steeped in history and culture; it also…
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