Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I completed nine months of residing in London. Although it may seem brief, I’ve acquired a great deal of insight. London is vibrant, offering a myriad of housing options alongside its diverse communities. Students have an array of choices, ranging from student…
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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 introverted…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of residing in London. Although it’s not an extensive period, I have gained considerable experience. London is a vibrant metropolis, presenting a broad range of housing options and varied communities. Students encounter abundant selections, from student residences to independent lodgings,…
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Authored by Dawson La, MEng in Materials Science and Engineering Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was about to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Entering into the unfamiliar was not something my previously introverted and…
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 anniversary of residing in London. Although nine months is not a lengthy time frame, I’ve gathered some valuable insights. London is an energetic metropolis, known not only for its wide variety of housing options but also for its…
Read moreDos and Don’ts of the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months back, in October 2022, I was engulfed in anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Immersing myself into the unfamiliar was not something my formerly introverted…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Just recently, I completed nine months of residing in London. While this duration may seem brief, I have gained several insights throughout this period. London is a vibrant metropolis, celebrated not only for its varied housing options but also for its communities. Students have myriad…
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) Nearly a year 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. Stepping into the unknown was not something my previously…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering A few days ago marked my nine months of residing in London. While nine months may not seem extensive, I’ve gained a considerable amount of knowledge during this period. London is an energetic city, not only due to its varied housing options but also because…
Read moreDos and Don’ts in the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety and doubt about beginning my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Stepping into the unknown was not something my formerly reserved self was used to. Looking back on the past academic year,…
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