Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) In October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, 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. Having always been on the shy and reserved side, plunging into university…
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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Just a few days back, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. While it might not appear to be a long duration, it has been sufficient for me to gain considerable insights about the city and its distinctive character. London is an evolving and…
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Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) In October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, doubt, and a significant amount of fear while getting ready to embark on my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As an individual who had always been somewhat introverted and reserved, plunging into…
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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Just a few days ago, I marked nine months of residing in London. Although that may not sound like a lengthy period, it has given me ample opportunity to gather insights about the city—particularly regarding the quest for housing. London is a vibrant and multicultural…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts During 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 overwhelmed with nerves, uncertainty, and quite a bit of fear. I was on the verge of commencing my first year of studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, and the idea of plunging into university life…
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 although that might not appear to be a lengthy period, it has certainly been sufficient to gather some important insights about residing in this vibrant city. London stands as a center of various cultures and…
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) In October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, uncertainty, and a hint of fear as I got ready to embark on my first year studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As a person who has typically been more reserved, jumping into university life…
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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 although that might not appear to be a lengthy period, it has provided ample opportunity to gain insight into life in this vibrant city. London is renowned not only for its emblematic landmarks and…
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) Merely ten months ago, in October 2022, I was engulfed in anxiety, uncertainty, and a fair amount of trepidation. I was on the brink of starting my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. Being naturally more introverted, plunging into such a…
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 commence my postgraduate education, and while that period may not appear extensive, it has been sufficient to gain a wealth of insights about residing in this vibrant city. London is not only abundant in culture and history…
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