Dos and Don’ts During the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar

**Contemplations on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was inundated with anxiety, apprehension, and ambiguity regarding the road ahead. I was on the verge of beginning my adventure as a freshman in [Materials Science and Engineering](https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/materials-science-engineering-meng/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=mra-blogs&utm_content=link) at Imperial…

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Discovering Your New Residence in London as a Graduate Student

**Nine Months in London: Insights Gained** *By Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Nine months prior, I initiated my experience of residing in London. While it might not appear to be an extensive period, it has been sufficient to impart several meaningful lessons regarding life in this lively and varied city. London is…

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Lower Body Power Circuit Workout Session

### Lower Body Strength Circuits Class: A 45-Minute Workout for Everyone This 45-minute lower body strength circuit class is crafted to enhance strength and flexibility using limited equipment. You just need a single heavy weight (a dumbbell or kettlebell would be ideal) and an optional resistance band loop. The workout is low-impact and devoid of…

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25-Minute Hip Flexibility and Glute Strengthening Workout Session

Here’s an alternative version of your article: — ### Glutes + Hip Mobility Session I’m excited to present another mobility session for you! If you didn’t catch the last class centered on shoulder mobility, you can view it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we will concentrate on hip mobility while weaving in glute strengthening exercises throughout the session….

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Dos and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights I’ve Gained as a Materials Science Student

**Reflections on My First 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, fear, and uncertainty about the path ahead. I was preparing to start my degree in [Materials Science and Engineering](https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/materials-science-engineering-meng/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=mra-blogs&utm_content=link) as a first-year student. Plunging into…

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Discovering Your New Residence in London as a Postgraduate Student

**Residing in London: Nine Months of Discoveries** *By Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Nine months ago, I commenced my experience of living in London. Though this may not appear to be a significant duration, it has been ample time to acquire meaningful insights into life within this lively metropolis. London boasts not…

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Lower Body Strength Circuit Workout Session

### Lower Body Strength Circuits Class: A 45-Minute Workout for Everyone This 45-minute lower body strength circuit class is crafted to enhance strength and mobility, requiring only a single heavy weight (a dumbbell or kettlebell is perfect) and an optional resistance band loop. The session features a guided warm-up, two demanding circuits, and a cool-down…

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25-Minute Glute and Hip Mobility Workout Session

Here’s a revised version of your article: — ### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I’m thrilled to present another mobility class for you! If you missed the last session centered around shoulder mobility, feel free to check it out [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today’s class focuses on enhancing hip mobility while also working on strengthening the glutes. If…

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Dos and Don’ts of the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar

**Reflections on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was filled with anxious excitement as I geared up to embark on my degree in [Materials Science and Engineering](https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/materials-science-engineering-meng/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=mra-blogs&utm_content=link) as a freshman at Imperial College London. As someone who had…

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Discovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student

**Nine Months in London: Insights Gained** *By Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Embarking on my London adventure nine months past marked the beginning of a significant chapter in my life. Though seemingly brief, this period has imparted a wealth of knowledge about the experiences that this lively and ever-evolving city has to…

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