Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Approximately ten months ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious, fearful, and unsure about what lay ahead. I was set to commence my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously timid and reserved self was…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated my nine-month milestone in London. Although this may not seem like a long time, I have gathered some valuable observations. London is a dynamic metropolis, renowned not only for its assorted housing options but also for its multicultural populace. Students have a…
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 a year ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-time student. Taking the plunge into the unknown was not something…
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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. While this may seem brief, I’ve gained a wealth of knowledge. London is a bustling metropolis, not only for its varied housing options but also for its dynamic communities. Students have a plethora of…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts of the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Around ten months back, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, trepidation, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar wasn’t something my previously timid and…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of my stay in London. While it may not seem extensive, my experiences have been quite informative. London is a bustling city, presenting a variety of living arrangements and lively communities. Students have numerous options readily available, with both student…
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 regarding my future. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown wasn’t something my previously timid and reserved self…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated nine months of residence in London. Although this period is not exceptionally lengthy, I’ve gained substantial insights. London stands out as a vibrant city, not only for its diverse living arrangements but also because of its varied communities. Students have a multitude…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Around ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was poised to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into uncharted territory wasn’t something my previously timid and introverted self…
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 marked nine months of residing in London. Though it may not seem extensive, I have gained some insights. London is dynamic, presenting a wide array of housing options and communities. Students can choose from numerous alternatives, such as student residences and…
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