Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Nine months ago, I relocated to London to pursue my master’s degree. Although that may seem brief, it has afforded me the opportunity to glean some valuable insights into life in this vibrant city. London is abundant in history and culture while also presenting a…
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Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, uncertainty, and quite a bit of apprehension. I was on the verge of starting my journey as a first-year student in the Materials Science and Engineering MEng program at Imperial College London. As someone who…
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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Nine months prior, I relocated to London to pursue my Master’s degree, and though the duration has been brief, I’ve already gained significant insights into living in this vibrant city. London boasts a wealth of culture and diversity and provides an array of housing options…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts in the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months back, in October 2022, I was beset by nerves, uncertainty, and a fair amount of fear. I was about to embark on my first year of studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, and the prospect of venturing into something entirely new…
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Here is a rephrased version of the article, keeping the original language and structure intact: — Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. Although this period might not appear extensive, it has been ample time for me to gather significant insights about life…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights I’ve Gained as a Materials Science Student
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) In October 2022, I found myself overwhelmed with nerves, uncertainty, and quite a bit of fear. As I was about to embark on my first year of studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, the idea of plunging into such a new and unfamiliar…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Here is a revised iteration of the article with enhanced coherence and lucidity, while retaining the initial message and tone: — Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Just recently, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. Although this duration may not seem extensive, it has been sufficient for me to…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, uncertainty, and a good deal of fear. I was on the brink of starting my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, and the idea of fully immersing myself in university…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Here is a revised version of the text with enhanced clarity and flow, while keeping the original meaning and insights intact: — Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering It has been nine months since my relocation to London, and although that might not appear to be an extended period, it’s been…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights I’ve 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 anxiety, uncertainty, and a touch of fear as I got ready to embark on my first year of studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As someone who has typically been on the quieter…
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