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**Reflections on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was engulfed in nerves, apprehension, and uncertainty regarding the journey that lay ahead. I was on the brink of starting my path as a first-year student in [Materials Science…

**Exploring London: My Journey in Securing Student Accommodation** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. Though nine months may appear brief, it has been sufficient for me to grasp some vital insights about living in this vibrant metropolis. London is a lively city,…

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class** This lower body strength circuit session aims to enhance strength and endurance by utilizing a single heavy weight (a dumbbell or kettlebell works well) along with an optional resistance band loop. The class lasts for 45 minutes and features a guided warm-up and cool-down. There’s no jumping in the exercises,…

### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I’ve got another exciting mobility class lined up for you! If you didn’t catch the previous one, which centered on shoulder mobility, be sure to give it a look [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, our focus shifts to hip mobility, with a key emphasis on activating the glutes as we progress through…

**Reflections on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overcome with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was about to begin my path as a first-year student in [Materials Science and Engineering](https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/materials-science-engineering-meng/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=mra-blogs&utm_content=link) at Imperial…

**Exploring London as a Student: My Journey with Housing and Urban Life** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Just a few days ago, I reached the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although nine months might not appear to be a long duration, I’ve gained considerable insights about this dynamic city…

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class** This 45-minute class focuses on lower body strength, aiming to enhance both strength and endurance with just a single heavy weight (such as a dumbbell or kettlebell) and an optional resistance band loop. The session features a guided warm-up and cool-down, and it is low-impact with no jumping activities involved….

**Hip Mobility + Glutes Class** I have another mobility session ready for you! If you haven’t seen the previous one that concentrated on shoulder mobility, make sure to view it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, our attention will shift to hip mobility, while also working on glute strengthening. If you like this style of workout and want more,…

**Looking Back on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *Composed by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was brimming with anxiety, apprehension, and doubt about what was to come. I was about to begin my path as a first-year student in [Materials Science and Engineering](https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/materials-science-engineering-meng/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=mra-blogs&utm_content=link)…

**Exploring London: A Student’s View on Housing and Lifestyle** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I reached the nine-month milestone of residing in London. While it might not appear extensive, I have already discovered a considerable amount about life in this vibrant city. London is an active metropolis, characterized not…