Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months back, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid and…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although this duration isn’t extensive, I’ve acquired various insights throughout my time here. London is a vibrant metropolis, characterized not only by its diverse housing options but also by its multicultural communities. Students have a…
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Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was about to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Such a leap was not something my formerly shy and introverted self was used to. Looking back on the past academic…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I have completed nine months of residence in London. Although it may not seem like a lengthy period, I have gained a wealth of knowledge. London is a bustling metropolis, presenting a wide array of housing alternatives and lively neighborhoods. Students have a plethora…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, MEng in Materials Science and Engineering Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the cusp of starting my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was foreign to my former shy…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Graduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I marked nine months of residing in London. Though it may not seem extensive, I have gained a substantial amount of knowledge. London is a vibrant city, not only for its varied living arrangements but also for its multifaceted communities. Students have a myriad…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overcome with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was about to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Plunging into uncertainty was not something my previously timid and reserved…
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 hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. While this might not be an extensive period, I have gathered a few observations during this time. London is a vibrant city, characterized not only by its assorted housing options but also by…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for Your First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not a situation I was used…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I completed nine months residing in London. While this may not seem like a lengthy duration, I’ve gathered some understandings throughout this time. London is a vibrant metropolis, notable not just for its variety of living arrangements but also for its communities….
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