Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, doubt, and fear regarding what lay ahead. I was just about to embark on my first year in studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. Being someone who has always been introverted and…
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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 while that might not appear to be a lengthy period, it has sufficed to acquire some important perspectives on residing in this vibrant city. London is not only recognized for its notable landmarks and…
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Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was consumed by anxiety, uncertainty, and quite a bit of fear. I was on the cusp of starting my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As someone who has always been quite reserved and…
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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Just a few days ago, I marked nine months of residing in London. While it might not seem like an extended period, it has been plenty of time to gain insights about life in this bustling city. London is recognized not just for its variety…
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 engulfed in anxiety, doubt, and quite a bit of fear. I was on the brink of starting my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, and the prospect of embarking on this new journey felt overwhelming—particularly for…
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 appear to be a lengthy duration, I’ve gained substantial insights about residing in this vibrant city. London is renowned not just for its iconic sites and deep-rooted history, but also for…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts During the Initial 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 anxiety, uncertainty, and a good amount of fear. I was on the brink of starting my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, and the idea of plunging into university life was…
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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 while that might not appear to be an extended period, it’s been sufficient for me to acquire some valuable perspectives on life in this vibrant city. London is celebrated not only for its legendary…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts During the First Year: Insights from My Experience as a Materials Science Student
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Reflecting on October 2022, I recall feeling anxious, unsure, and overwhelmed as I embarked on my first year studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As someone who had always been timid and introverted, plunging into a brand new environment seemed intimidating. Now, ten…
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 timeframe may not appear extensive, it’s been sufficient to acquire a wealth of knowledge about living in this vibrant city. London is not only abundant in cultural variety but also provides a multitude…
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