Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) In October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, doubt, and quite a bit of fear as I geared up to start my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial. Having always been a bit timid and reserved, plunging into university life seemed intimidating. Now,…
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Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I found myself overwhelmed with anxiety, uncertainty, and quite a bit of apprehension as I geared up to embark on my degree in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As a first-year student, immersing myself in university life…
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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Nine months ago, I relocated to London—a city that is as vibrant as it is varied. While that may not appear to be extensive time, it has certainly been sufficient to acquire valuable perspectives on student life and housing in this lively metropolis. London presents…
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Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, uncertainty, and a sprinkle of fear as I readied myself to embark on my journey as a first-year student in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As someone who has always tended to…
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Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was enveloped in anxiety, doubt, and a fair amount of trepidation. I was on the brink of commencing my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As someone who had always been somewhat introverted, plunging…
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