Reflections on My Initial 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 nerves, uncertainty, and a fair share of apprehension. I was on the brink of commencing my adventure as a first-year student in the Materials Science and…
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Reflections on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering Composed by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, uncertainty, and a sense of apprehension as I geared up to embark on my journey as a first-year student in the Materials Science and Engineering…
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Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I experienced a wave of nerves, uncertainty, and a bit of fear as I got ready to embark on my journey as a first-year student in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. Being naturally more reserved, the thought…
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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Only a few days ago, I reached the nine-month mark of my time in London. Although this may not appear extensive, it has allowed me to acquire significant perspectives on living in this dynamic city. London is remarkable not just for its vast range of…
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Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Reflecting on October 2022, I recall feeling anxious, unsure, and overwhelmed while getting ready to start my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As someone who has typically been more introverted, stepping into a completely unfamiliar setting was intimidating. However, now,…
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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering A few days ago, I reached the nine-month milestone of living in London. Although it may not seem extensive, I have gathered a wealth of knowledge about life in this dynamic city. London boasts not only a rich cultural tapestry and diversity but also a…
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Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was filled with apprehension, uncertainty, and quite a bit of fear. I was preparing to embark on my journey as a first-year student in the Materials Science and Engineering MEng program at Imperial. Being someone who has always leaned…
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Here is a revised version of the article with enhanced organization and clarity while keeping the essence and tone intact: — Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I reached the milestone of nine months residing in London. Though this may not appear to be an extensive period, it…
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