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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Nine months ago, I relocated to London—a city that, despite its vastness and intricacies, swiftly started to feel like home. Although this might not appear to be an extended period, it’s been sufficient for me to gain considerable insights into navigating life in this lively…

Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Reflecting on October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, uncertainty, and a considerable 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 such a significant transition was intimidating—especially for…

Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering It’s been nine months since I relocated to London, and while that may not appear as an extended period, I’ve gained significant insights into residing in this vibrant city. London is not only abundant in culture and history but also presents a myriad of housing…

Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, back in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, uncertainty, and quite a bit of fear as I prepared to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial. As a first-year student, plunging into university life was a daunting undertaking—particularly…

Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Just a few days back, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. While this may not appear extensive, it’s certainly been sufficient for me to absorb a wealth of insights regarding life in this vibrant metropolis. London is not only abundant in culture and…

Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, uncertainty, and a decent amount of fear. I was on the brink of starting my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As someone who has always been rather introverted and…

Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Just a few days ago, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. While that might not appear to be a lengthy duration, it has provided me with valuable perspectives on life in this vibrant city. London is not only steeped in culture and history,…

Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, uncertainty, and a notable degree of fear. I was on the verge of starting my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, and the concept of immersing myself in such an…

Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Nine months back, I relocated to London to embark on my master’s degree journey, and while that timeframe might not appear extensive, it has been sufficient to gather some significant observations about life in this vibrant city. London not only brims with culture and heritage,…

Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Back in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety and doubt as I prepared to embark on my first year studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. Being someone who has always been rather shy and introverted, plunging into university life felt quite daunting….