Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, uncertainty, and quite a bit of fear. I was on the verge of starting my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, and the idea of immersing myself in such an…
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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering It has been nine months since I relocated to London, and while that timeframe may not appear extensive, it has been sufficient to acquire a wealth of knowledge about residing in this vibrant city. London is renowned not only for its extensive history and cultural…
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Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was filled with nerves, uncertainty, and quite a bit of fear. I was about to embark on my first year studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As someone who has typically been more reserved and introverted,…
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Here is a revised version of the article, preserving the original meaning while improving clarity and flow: — Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering I have been living in London for nine months now, and while that might not seem extensive, it has provided ample opportunity for me to discover a…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights I’ve Gained as a Materials Science Student
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, back in October 2022, I was filled with apprehension, anxiety, and ambiguity about what awaited me. I was just about to embark on my journey as a first-year student in the Materials Science and Engineering program at Imperial. As someone who had always…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Just a few days ago, I reached the milestone of nine months living in London. While it may not seem extensive, it has provided ample opportunity to discover a lot about life in this bustling metropolis. London is not only abundant in culture and historical…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was consumed by anxiety, uncertainty, and a fair bit of fear. I was just embarking on my journey as a first-year student in the Materials Science and Engineering program at Imperial College London. As someone who had always been…
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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Only a few days ago, I completed nine months of residing in London. While it may not appear to be an extensive period, it has given me the opportunity to acquire some significant perspectives on life in this vibrant city. London is celebrated not just…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts of the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) In October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, uncertainty, and a significant amount of fear. I was poised to start my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, and as someone who has always been quite shy and introverted, jumping into such…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Here is an alternative version of the article that enhances its coherence and clarity while retaining the core message: — Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Just recently, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. Although it may not seem like an extended period, I’ve managed to gain considerable insights…
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