By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) In October 2022, ten months ago, I felt anxious and uncertain about the path ahead. I was about to embark on my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Embracing the unknown was not something my formerly shy self was used to. Looking back…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I have reached the nine-month milestone of residing in London. While this period may not seem extensive, I have gained several valuable insights. London is a vibrant metropolis, not only in terms of its wide range of housing options but also for its varied…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly ten months ago, in October 2022, I found myself feeling anxious, scared, and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was about to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously timid and…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of residing in London. Although this might not seem like a long time, I have gathered various observations. London is an energetic city, not only due to its wide range of housing options but also its multicultural populations. Students have…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I was filled with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my Materials Science and Engineering degree as a freshman. Engaging with the unknown was not something my prior shy and…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I reached the nine-month milestone in London. Although it’s not an extensive duration, I have gained a wealth of experience. London bursts with life, not only because of its varied housing options but also due to its communities. Students find numerous choices right at…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was filled with nerves, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Diving into the unknown was not something my previously introverted and…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I’ve completed nine months of living in London. Although this period might seem brief, I have gathered several observations during my stay. London is a vibrant metropolis, not only notable for its array of housing options but also for its multicultural communities. Students have…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts of the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious and uncertain about what lay ahead as I embarked on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Engaging with the unfamiliar was not something my previously reserved self was used to. Looking back now,…
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 marked nine months of residing in London. While this may seem brief, I’ve gained substantial insights. London is an energetic city, not only for its varied housing options but also for its dynamic communities. Students enjoy a wealth of choices right…
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