Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Nine months back, I relocated to London to embark on my master’s degree journey, and while that timeframe might not appear extensive, it has been sufficient to gather some significant observations about life in this vibrant city. London not only brims with culture and heritage,…
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Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Back in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety and doubt as I prepared to embark on my first year studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. Being someone who has always been rather shy and introverted, plunging into university life felt quite daunting….
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering It’s been nine months since I relocated to London, and while that might not appear to be a long duration, it’s been sufficient to gather some insightful perspectives on life in this vibrant city. London is not just abundant in culture and history, but also…
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Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Reflecting on October 2022, I recall experiencing a mix of nerves, fear, and uncertainty about the future. I had just embarked on my first year of studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, and entering such a fresh environment was rather daunting—particularly for someone…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering It has been nine months since I relocated to London, and while it might not appear to be a lengthy period, it has provided ample opportunity to acquire valuable knowledge about residing in this dynamic city. London is not only abundant in culture and history…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was brimming with anxiety, uncertainty, and quite a bit of apprehension as I geared up to embark on my first year studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As an individual who had always been fairly introverted…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering It’s been nine months since I relocated to London, and although that might not appear to be a lengthy period, I’ve already acquired extensive knowledge about residing in this vibrant city. London is recognized not only for its rich historical tapestry and cultural variety but…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial 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 overcome with anxiety, uncertainty, and a significant amount of fear. I was on the verge of starting my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As someone who has always been introverted and quiet,…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Nine months ago, I relocated to London to kick off my postgraduate studies, and while it might not appear to be a lengthy period, it’s provided me with significant perspectives on residing in this vibrant city. London is renowned not only for its deep-rooted history…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights I’ve Gained as a Materials Science Student
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I found myself overwhelmed with anxiety, uncertainty, and a significant amount of fear. I was on the brink of commencing my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, and venturing into the unfamiliar was not characteristic…
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