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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 back, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and doubt about what was to come. I was about to embark on my journey as a freshman 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: My Journey with Housing and Urban Living** * penned by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I celebrated my nine-month anniversary of residing in London. While that may initially seem brief, I’ve accumulated considerable insights throughout my time here. London is a vibrant metropolis, not only because of its extensive…

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class** This 45-minute lower body strength circuits class is crafted to test your muscles using just one heavy weight (either a dumbbell or kettlebell works) and an optional resistance band loop. As usual, the session includes a guided warm-up and cool-down. There’s no jumping involved, and it’s simple to modify—just choose…

**Hip Mobility + Glutes Class** I’m back with another mobility session for you! If you didn’t catch the previous one that highlighted shoulder mobility, you can view it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we’re directing our focus towards hip mobility, particularly strengthening the glutes as we progress through the movements. If you find this kind of mobility training…

**Reflecting on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what was to come. I was on the brink of beginning my adventure as a first-year student in [Materials Science and…

**Experiencing Life and Housing in London: A Personal Journey** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Not long ago, I reached the milestone of nine months residing in London. Although this may appear to be a brief period, I have already gained substantial insights into living in this lively metropolis. London boasts…

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class** This 45-minute lower body strength circuit session is crafted to focus on your legs and glutes using a single heavy weight (such as a dumbbell or kettlebell) along with an optional resistance band loop. The class incorporates a guided warm-up and cool-down, and since there’s no jumping, it can easily…

### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I’ve got another mobility session lined up for you! If you weren’t able to join the previous one that centered around shoulder mobility, you can catch it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we’ll shift our attention to hip mobility while also working on strengthening the glutes. If you’re a fan of this…

**Insights from My Inaugural Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of commencing 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)…

**Finding Accommodation and Experiencing Life in London: My Journey** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I celebrated nine months of living in London. While this duration might not appear lengthy, it has been sufficient for me to glean some important insights about life in this dynamic city. London not only…