Composed by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I felt anxious, fearful, and uncertain 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 shy and introverted…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. While this may not seem extensive, I’ve accumulated some perspectives. London is a vibrant metropolis, not only for its array of housing options but also for its rich mix of communities. Students have…
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) Looking back ten months to October 2022, I felt anxious and uncertain about the future as I embarked on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not a scenario my previously reserved self was used to. As…
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 it might appear brief, I’ve gained various perspectives during this period. London is a bustling metropolis, not just for its wide-ranging living arrangements but also for its lively neighborhoods. Students have numerous…
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) Just ten months back, in October 2022, I was filled with anxiety and uncertainty about the future. I was on the verge of starting my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a newcomer. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my formerly timid and reserved…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although it’s not an extended period, I’ve gathered valuable insights throughout this time. London is a dynamic city, not only for its variety of housing choices but also for its lively communities. Students have a…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Learner
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Approximately ten months ago, in October 2022, I found myself feeling anxious and unsure about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Embracing the unfamiliar was a challenge for someone like me, who…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Having recently hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London, I’ve gathered some observations during this period. London is an energetic metropolis, renowned not just for its variety of living arrangements but also for its multicultural neighborhoods. Students have a plethora of options available. Both…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts of the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Around ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the brink of commencing my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Plunging into the unfamiliar was not something my previously shy 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 nine months of residing in London. While it might not appear significant, I have gained a wealth of experience during this period. London is a bustling metropolis, famous not just for its varied living arrangements but also for its dynamic…
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