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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 overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what was to come. I was about to begin my journey 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…

**Exploring London: Insights from a Student on Housing and Lifestyle** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I celebrated my nine-month anniversary of residing in London. Although this duration may seem brief, I’ve gained a wealth of knowledge during this time. London is an exceptionally lively city, characterized not only by…

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class** This 45-minute lower body strength session is crafted to challenge your muscles with a single heavy weight (either a dumbbell or kettlebell) and an optional resistance band loop. The class features a guided warm-up and cool-down, with no jumping involved, allowing for easy modifications by simply adjusting the weight. It’s…

### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I’m excited to bring you another mobility class! If you happened to miss the previous one that centered on shoulders, you can find it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, our focus will be on enhancing hip mobility, while simultaneously working on strengthening the glutes throughout the session. If you appreciate this kind…

**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 overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and doubt regarding what was to come. I was about to embark on my degree 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) as a first-year student….

**Exploring London: My Journey with Housing and Urban Living** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Just a few days ago, I reached the milestone of nine months residing in London. Although nine months might not appear to be an extensive period, I’ve gathered some valuable experiences throughout this journey. London is…

**Show Your Shoulders Some Care with This 22-Minute Mobility Routine** Have you been spending too much time at a desk or noticing stiffness and tightness in your upper body? This 22-minute shoulder mobility routine is just what you need! It is tailored to help release tension in your shoulders and enhance mobility, making it an…

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class Overview** This 45-minute lower body strength session aims to challenge and sculpt your muscles using only one heavy weight (a dumbbell or kettlebell) and an optional resistance band loop. The class is designed to be suitable for all fitness levels, featuring no jumping and offering easy modifications (just use a…

**Reflections on My Inaugural Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was enveloped in anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what the future held. I was on the brink of starting my studies 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) as a first-year…

**Exploring London: My Journey with Housing and Urban Living** *Penned by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I reached the nine-month benchmark of residing in London. Though that might not appear extensive, I’ve already gained substantial insights into this vibrant city. London is recognized not just for its extensive range of housing…