Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Reflecting on October 2022, I recall a mix of nerves, uncertainty, and feeling overwhelmed while getting ready to embark on my first year of studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. Beginning university was akin to plunging into the deep end—an experience my formerly…
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Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was brimming with nerves, doubts, and quite a bit of anxiety. I was about to embark on my first year studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, and the prospect of entering such a new and unfamiliar…
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Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, doubt, and a good deal 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 plunging into this new phase…
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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Just a few days ago, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. While that might not appear to be an extended period, it has provided me with valuable perspectives on life in this vibrant city. London is not only abundant in culture and history…
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) In October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, doubt, and a good amount of fear as I readied myself to embark on my journey into the world of Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial. Being someone who has always been relatively shy and withdrawn, plunging into…
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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering It has been nine months since my arrival in London, and while that might not appear as a long duration, it has certainly been ample time to absorb a significant amount about residing in this vibrant metropolis. London is not just steeped in culture and…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts in the Initial Year: Insights I’ve Gained as a Materials Science Student
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Reflecting on October 2022, I recall the feelings of anxiety, uncertainty, and being overwhelmed as I geared up to embark on my first year of studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As someone who has always been somewhat introverted and reserved, plunging into…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering It’s been nine months since I relocated to London, and while that might not seem like an extensive period, it’s provided me with ample opportunities to gain some insightful perspectives on residing in this remarkable city. London is not just abundant in culture and history,…
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