Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious, apprehensive, and unsure about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of embarking on my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a newcomer. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my previously bashful and…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. Although nine months is a relatively short period, I have acquired a significant amount of knowledge. London is a lively metropolis, not solely for its variety of housing options but also for its communities. Students have…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding my future. I was about to begin my studies in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my previously introverted and quiet nature…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I reached the nine-month mark of my stay in London. While it may seem brief, I’ve gained much insight during this period. London is a dynamic metropolis, renowned not only for its varied housing options but also for its active communities. Students…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months back, in October 2022, I experienced feelings of anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding 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 timid and…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I celebrated the completion of nine months in London. While this duration may seem brief, I have gathered various experiences along the way. London is an energetic metropolis, not only due to its range of housing options but also its multicultural population….
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was filled with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the verge of commencing my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously timid and reserved…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Graduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. in Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I’ve celebrated nine months of residing in London. Although it may not be a long time, I’ve gathered some experiences. London is a bustling metropolis, presenting a vast selection of housing options and dynamic communities. Students have a plethora of choices available to…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts of the Initial 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 regarding the future. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Embracing the unknown was not something my once shy and introverted…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Composed by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of residing in London. While this duration may seem brief, I’ve gained considerable insight. London is dynamic, not only for its wide range of housing options but also for its communities. Students enjoy numerous choices at their fingertips, ranging from…
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