Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, uncertainty, and a considerable amount of fear. I was on the verge of starting my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As someone who has always leaned towards being shy…
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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Just a few days ago, I reached the nine-month mark of my stay in London. While that timeframe might not appear significant, it has allowed me to uncover an abundance of insights about life in this vibrant city. London is renowned not just for its…
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Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Reflecting on October 2022, I recall feeling anxious, unsure, and inundated as I geared up to embark on my first year of studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As someone who has often been quite timid and introverted, entering a completely unfamiliar setting…
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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering It’s been nine months since my relocation to London, and although that might not appear to be a lengthy period, I’ve gained extensive insights into residing in this vibrant city. London is not only abundant in culture and history but also presents a broad range…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts During the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, uncertainty, and a considerable amount of fear. I was on the verge of starting my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, and the idea of venturing into something so new…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Graduate Student
Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Although it has only been nine months since my relocation to London, this time has proven sufficient for me to gain extensive insights into life in this dynamic city. London boasts a wealth of culture and diversity, alongside an extensive range of housing options to…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights I Gained as a Materials Science Student
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) In October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, uncertainty, and a good deal of fear as I geared up to start my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial. Having always been somewhat of an introvert, plunging into an entirely new setting felt intimidating….
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
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 an extensive period, I have gained a wealth of knowledge during this time. London is a vibrant and eclectic city, characterized not just by its diverse population…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Reflecting on October 2022, I recall feeling anxious, uncertain, and somewhat overwhelmed. I was on the verge of starting my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, and the idea of venturing into something so unfamiliar was intimidating—especially considering I used to…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Scholar
Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering It has been nine months since I relocated to London, and while this might not seem like an extensive period, it has provided me with valuable perspectives on living in this vibrant city. London is abundant in culture and history, offering a diverse range of…
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