Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of living in London. Although this duration may not appear significant, I have gathered several observations throughout this period. London is a dynamic metropolis, presenting a vast array of housing choices and bustling communities. Students are afforded numerous options, including…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months back, in October 2022, I felt anxious, frightened, and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was on the cusp of starting my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Plunging into the unfamiliar was not something my previously introverted and reserved…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of residing in London. While this duration may not be extensive, I’ve gained some valuable observations. London is a vibrant city, not solely due to its wide range of housing options but also because of its multicultural communities. Students have…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months back, in October 2022, I experienced feelings of anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about the journey ahead as I was preparing to embark on my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Plunging into the unknown was not something my once-timid and introverted…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of residing in London. Although this might not seem extensive, I’ve discovered several insights. London is an energetic city, not only due to its various housing options but also because of its rich communities. Students have numerous choices available around…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months back, in October 2022, I felt anxious, fearful, and unsure about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Plunging into the unknown was not something my previously timid and reserved self…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Scholar
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Having recently completed nine months in London, I’ve gathered some perspectives during this timeframe. The city is vibrant, not only because of its varied housing options but also its multicultural communities. Students enjoy a plethora of choices. Both student accommodation and private rentals feature options…
Read moreDos and Don’ts of the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) 10 months back, in October 2022, I felt anxious and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was on the brink of starting my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was an experience my previously timid self was not…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I marked nine months of residence in London. While it may not appear lengthy, I have gained a wealth of experience during this period. London is a dynamic city, characterized not only by its myriad of housing options but also by its multicultural populations….
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was filled with anxiety and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was about to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unfamiliar wasn’t something my once reserved self was used…
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