Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering It has been nine months since I relocated to London, and although that might not appear to be a long stretch, I have already gained extensive insights into life in this dynamic and multifaceted city. London presents a broad range of housing options, accommodating various…
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Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Just a mere ten months ago, back in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, uncertainty, and a considerable amount of fear as I geared up to embark on my journey as a first-year student in the Materials Science and Engineering program at Imperial College London….
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Here is a reformulated version of the text with improved coherence while retaining the original intent: — Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering It has been nine months since I relocated to London—though this may seem like a brief period, it has provided me with meaningful perspectives on living in this…
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) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, uncertainty, and a significant amount of apprehension as I geared up to embark on my journey as a first-year student in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. Being someone who had always leaned…
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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering It’s been nine months since I relocated to London, and although that might not feel lengthy, it has certainly allowed me to gain significant insights into residing in this vibrant city. London is not only abundant in culture and history, but it also provides a…
Read moreDos and Don’ts During the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) In October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, uncertainty, and a significant dose of fear. I was on the verge of starting my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, and the idea of embarking on such an unfamiliar path was intimidating—particularly…
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 seem extensive, it has provided ample opportunity to gather insightful knowledge about life in this vibrant city. London is renowned not only for its legendary landmarks and deep-rooted history but also…
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Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months back, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, uncertainty, and quite a bit of fear as I geared up to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As someone who had always had a shy and introverted…
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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Nine months ago, I relocated to London to pursue my master’s degree, and while this duration may seem short, it has been ample time to acquire meaningful perspectives on life in this vibrant city. London is steeped in culture and history and presents a plethora…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights I’ve Gained as a Materials Science Student
Reflections on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) In October 2022, as I prepared to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, I was overwhelmed with nerves, uncertainty, and a fair bit of apprehension. For a first-year student…
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