Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious, fearful, and unsure about what the future held. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Immersing myself in the unfamiliar was not something my formerly shy…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering A few days ago, I completed nine months of my residency in London. While nine months may not seem like a long duration, I have gained a considerable amount of experience during this period. London is an energetic metropolis, not just for its variety of…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights from a Materials Science Learner
Authored by Dawson La, Master of Engineering in Materials Science Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the brink of starting my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Entering the unfamiliar was not something my previously shy and…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I celebrated reaching nine months in London. Although this period may seem short, the experiences I’ve gained are immense. London is a vibrant metropolis, noted not only for its wide array of housing opportunities but also for its rich cultural diversity. Students…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious and unsure about what lay ahead as I was about to embark on my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not something my formerly timid self was used…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I completed nine months of residing in London. While this duration may seem brief, I have gathered some knowledge. London is a dynamic city, characterized not only by its extensive housing choices but also by its thriving communities. Students have a wealth…
Read moreDos and Don’ts During the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I felt anxious, fearful, and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Plunging into the deep end was not something my previously shy and reserved…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Abode in London as a Graduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Just recently, I’ve completed nine months in London. Although it might not appear to be a significant duration, I’ve obtained valuable experiences throughout this period. London is a vibrant metropolis, characterized not only by its varied housing options but also by its multicultural communities. Students…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a fresh first-year student. Embracing the unfamiliar was not something my formerly shy self was…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Graduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I celebrated reaching the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although nine months may not seem like a long duration, I’ve gathered various observations throughout this period. London is a bustling metropolis, renowned for its multitude of housing options as well as…
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