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**Reflections on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Ten months ago, back in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what was to come. I was about to begin my adventure 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 Housing in London: My Journey** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I marked nine months of residing in London. Although nine months might not appear extensive, it has provided me with numerous insights regarding life in this lively city. London boasts not just a variety of housing choices but…

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class Overview** This 45-minute lower body strength session aims to enhance strength and endurance utilizing just one heavy weight (either a dumbbell or a kettlebell) along with an optional resistance band loop. The class features a guided warm-up and cool-down, and is low-impact, without any jumping, making it easy to adapt…

Here’s a rewritten version of the article: — ### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I’ve got another class focused on mobility for you! If you didn’t catch the last one that centered on shoulder mobility, you can find it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we’re turning our focus to hip mobility while also working on strengthening the glutes….

**Reflections on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* A decade ago, 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](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 Housing in London: Insights from a Student** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I hit the nine-month milestone of my stay in London. While it may seem brief, this period has afforded me a wealth of insights regarding life in this dynamic city. London boasts a rich cultural diversity…

**Overview of Lower Body Strength Circuits Class** This 45-minute class focuses on lower body strength circuits aimed at enhancing your strength using 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, with no jumping exercises involved, ensuring it’s easy to…

### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I have another mobility session lined up for you! If you happened to miss the previous one that concentrated on shoulder mobility, you can find it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we’ll be redirecting our attention to hip mobility while also fortifying the glutes during the class. If you appreciate this kind…

**Insights from 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 overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty about the path ahead. I was on the verge of beginning my adventure 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: My Journey with Housing and Urban Living** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I reached the milestone of nine months residing in London. While it may not seem extensive, this duration has allowed me to grasp several aspects of this dynamic city. London is extraordinarily lively, characterized not…