Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I marked nine months of residing in London. Although it might not seem extensive, I’ve gained several perspectives throughout this period. London is a dynamic metropolis, presenting a broad array of housing options and lively neighborhoods. Students have many alternatives available, ranging…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I marked nine months of residing in London. Although nine months might not seem lengthy, I’ve gained some valuable perspectives during this period. London is an energetic city, presenting a vast selection of housing options and lively communities. Students have a wealth of choices…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) About 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 freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my previously shy and…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of living in London. While this may not seem like a long time, I have gathered several observations. London is an energetic city, not only due to its wide range of housing options but also because of its varied communities….
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I found myself overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was set to commence my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not an experience my previously timid and…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering As of late, I have completed nine months residing in London. Although this duration may appear brief, I have acquired several insights throughout this period. London is a dynamic city, not only due to its varied housing options but also its animated communities. Students have…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Diving into the unfamiliar was not something my formerly introverted and…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I completed nine months of residing in London. Though it’s not an extensive timeframe, I’ve acquired a few observations. London is an energetic metropolis, not only because of its varied housing options but also due to its multicultural communities. Students have a…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Composed by Dawson La, Master of Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with apprehension, anxiety, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a newcomer. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something…
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