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**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 the journey ahead. I was about to start 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…

**Experiencing Life in London: My Journey with Housing and Community** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. Although nine months might appear brief, it has provided ample opportunity for me to grasp a few important insights about life in this lively city. London…

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class Overview** This 45-minute lower body strength circuit class is intended to enhance strength and endurance with just one heavy weight (either a dumbbell or kettlebell is suitable) and an optional resistance band loop. The session features a guided warm-up and cool-down, with no jumping included, facilitating modifications by simply opting…

### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I have another mobility session lined up for you! If you happened to miss 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’re turning our attention to hip mobility while also working on strengthening the glutes. If you appreciate this kind of workout,…

**Reflecting 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 nervousness, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. 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) at Imperial…

**Exploring Life and Accommodation in London: My Personal Experience** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I celebrated my nine-month anniversary of residing in London. Although it might not appear to be a lengthy period, I’ve acquired a good deal of insight regarding this lively city. London boasts a rich diversity…

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class Overview** This 45-minute class is dedicated to enhancing lower body strength using a single heavy weight (either a dumbbell or kettlebell) along with an optional resistance band loop. The session consists of a guided warm-up and cool-down, designed to be low-impact with no jumping involved. It is also highly adaptable—just…

### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I have another mobility session lined up for you! If you happened to miss the previous one, which concentrated on shoulder mobility, you can view it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we’ll be focusing on hip mobility while integrating glute strengthening exercises throughout. If this type of workout appeals to you, you…

**Musings 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 the future. I was on the verge of beginning 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…

**Residing in London: My Journey After Nine Months** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I hit the nine-month mark of my stay in London. Though it doesn’t appear to be a lengthy duration, I’ve gathered a wealth of experiences in this time. London is a vibrant and multifaceted city, not…