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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…
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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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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…
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Read moreDo’s and Don’ts During the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was engulfed in nerves, uncertainty, and a considerable amount of fear. I was on the verge of embarking on my path as a first-year student in the Materials Science and Engineering MEng program at Imperial College London. Being someone…
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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 duration might not appear extensive, it has been sufficient for me to acquire some significant perspectives on life in this vibrant city. London is not merely a center of cultural richness—it also…
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) In October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, 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 as someone who had always been somewhat shy and introverted, stepping…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Graduate Student
Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering It has been nine months since I relocated to London, and although that may not appear to be a lengthy period, it has provided ample opportunity to gain insights into living in this vibrant city. London is not just recognized for its myriad accommodation possibilities…
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