By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was just starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a fresh first-year student. Jumping into unfamiliar territory was something my formerly reserved self had little experience with. Looking…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of residing in London. Although nine months may not seem lengthy, I have gained some valuable perspectives during this period. London is an energetic metropolis, presenting a wide range of housing choices and lively communities. Students have a plethora of…
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 ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid and reserved…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated my nine-month anniversary of residing in London. Although this timeframe may not be lengthy, it has proven to be quite illuminating. London is a vibrant metropolis, not only for its vast selection of housing options but also for the varied communities that…
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) Ten months back, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Diving into the unknown was not something my former shy and…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I celebrated the completion of nine months residing in London. Although this is a brief period, I’ve gathered some valuable experiences throughout this time. London is a vibrant metropolis, not just with its wide range of housing options but also with its…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts of the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I felt nervous and uncertain about the future as I was about to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously reserved self was used to….
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I celebrated my nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although it’s not a long stretch, I’ve gleaned various perspectives in this time. London pulsates with energy, providing an extensive range of housing options and dynamic communities. Students are presented with ample choices,…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for Your First Year: Insights Gained as a Student of Materials Science
By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anticipation, anxiety, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Embracing the unknown wasn’t something my previously shy and introverted self was…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Abode in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering A few days back marked my nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although nine months isn’t an extensive duration, I’ve gained considerable insights in this time. London is an energetic city, not only for its varied lodging options but also for its dynamic communities. Students…
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