Dos and Don’ts for Your First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student

**Reflecting on My Initial Year: Materials Science and Engineering** *Authored 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 getting ready to start 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)…

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Locating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student

**Exploring London: My Journey with Housing and Living in the City** *Written 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 it might not seem like an extensive period, I have gained significant insights throughout my time here. London is…

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Lower Body Strength Circuit Workout Session

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class** This 45-minute lower body strength circuits session is crafted to enhance strength utilizing just one heavy weight (either a dumbbell or kettlebell) along with an optional resistance band loop. The class features a guided warm-up and cool-down, excluding any jumping, making it simple to adjust by opting for a lighter…

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25-Minute Glute and Hip Flexibility Routine

### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I’m excited to bring you another mobility session! If you didn’t catch the previous class that centered on shoulder mobility, you can view it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we’ll be concentrating on hip mobility while also working on strengthening the glutes. If this workout appeals to you, there are even more…

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Discovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student

**Experiencing Student Life and Housing in London: A Personal Journey** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I reached the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although nine months may not appear extensive, it has provided me with ample opportunities to acquire several important insights about living in this dynamic city….

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Lower Body Strength Circuit Workout Session

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class** This 45-minute lower body strength circuits session is aimed at putting your muscles to the test using just one heavy weight (either a kettlebell or dumbbell) along with an optional resistance band loop. The class features a complete guided warm-up and cool-down, and is low-impact with no jumping involved. It’s…

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25-Minute Hip Flexibility and Glute Activation Routine

### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I have another mobility session lined up for you! If you happened to miss the previous one centered around shoulder mobility, make sure to check it out [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we’re directing our attention towards hip mobility, while also focusing on fortifying the glutes along the way. If you’re a…

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Dos and Don’ts in Your Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar

**Reflecting 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 brimming with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what awaited me. I was on the brink of starting my experience 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)…

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Locating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Scholar

**Exploring London: My Journey to Securing Accommodation as a Master’s Student** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Just a few days back, I reached the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although it might not appear to be a lengthy duration, it’s been sufficient for me to gather some essential experiences…

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