By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Back in October 2022, I found myself overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was on the verge of embarking on my Materials Science and Engineering degree as a freshman. Plunging into the unfamiliar was not something my formerly hesitant and introverted self…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I marked nine months of residing in London. Although this may not seem like a lengthy period, I have gained considerable insights. London is a vibrant metropolis, notable not only for its varied housing options but also for its communities. Students enjoy a wealth…
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 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 freshman. Diving into the unfamiliar wasn’t something my previously timid and introverted…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I hit the nine-month milestone of my stay in London. While this may seem brief, I have gathered a few observations. London is a bustling metropolis, presenting an array of housing choices and lively communities. Students are presented with ample options. Both private accommodation…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) In October 2022, ten months ago, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding my future. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Embracing the unknown was unfamiliar to my previously timid and reserved nature….
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 celebrated nine months of residing in London. Although it may not seem lengthy, I’ve gained considerable insights. London is dynamic, showcasing not only a variety of living arrangements but also its diverse communities. Students have numerous options available, including student residences…
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) In October 2022, ten months back, I was overwhelmed with nerves, anxiety, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously introverted and…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Graduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I completed nine months of my journey in London. Although it’s a brief period, I’ve acquired some insights. London is a dynamic city, known not only for its varied housing choices but also for its vibrant communities. Students can find numerous nearby…
Read moreDos 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 prior, in October 2022, I felt anxious and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was about to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Embracing the unknown was not something my formerly timid self was used to. Reflecting…
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 completed nine months of residing in London. Although it’s not an extensive duration, I’ve gained some insights. London is an energetic metropolis, characterized not only by its variety of living arrangements but also by its vibrant communities. Students are presented with…
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