Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I found myself overwhelmed with nerves, uncertainty, and a good amount of fear. I was on the verge of starting my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, and the prospect of embracing this new phase…
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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering It has been nine months since I relocated to London, and although that might not appear to be a lengthy period, I have gained extensive insight into life in this vibrant city. London is not only abundant in culture and history, but it also presents…
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Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) In October 2022, I was engulfed in nerves, uncertainty, and a considerable amount of fear. I was about to embark on my first year as a Materials Science and Engineering student at Imperial, and the prospect of delving into something entirely new and unfamiliar was intimidating—particularly…
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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Only a few days ago, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. While it may not seem like an extensive duration, it has been sufficient to gain considerable insights into life in this vibrant city. London is remarkably dynamic—not only due to its lively…
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Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Reflecting on October 2022, I recall feeling anxious, unsure, and overwhelmed as I got ready to embark on my first year studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As someone who has always been somewhat shy and introverted, jumping into university life felt intimidating….
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering A few days ago, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. While it might not seem like an extended period, it has afforded me ample opportunity to grasp many aspects of living in this vibrant city. London boasts not only a vast array of…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts in the First Year: Insights from My Experience as a Materials Science Student
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) In October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, uncertainty, and quite a bit of fear as I geared up to embark on my first year studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As someone who had always leaned towards being reserved, plunging into university…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Here’s an alternate version of the article with enhanced coherence and clarity, while maintaining the original intent: — Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering It has been nine months since I relocated to London, and although that might not sound extensive, I have already gained significant insights into residing in this…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts in the First Year: Insights from My Experience as a Materials Science Student
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) In October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, uncertainty, and quite a bit of apprehension. I was about to embark on my first year of studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, and entering the unknown felt daunting for someone who had always been…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Only a few days ago, I reached the milestone of nine months residing in London. While that may not seem like an extensive period, it has provided me with invaluable perspectives on living in this vibrant city. London is renowned not just for its extensive…
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