By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) In October 2022, ten months ago, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. As a first-year student, I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my previously introverted self…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. While this might not be extensive, I’ve amassed some observations. London is a vibrant metropolis, distinguished by its variety of living arrangements and its multifaceted communities. Students have a plethora of options available…
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, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the brink of beginning 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 Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated my nine-month milestone in London. Although nine months may seem brief, I’ve gained a wealth of knowledge in this period. London is a dynamic metropolis, renowned not only for its various living arrangements but also for its lively communities. Students have an…
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 was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was on the verge of commencing my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my formerly shy and…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering A few days ago, I completed nine months of living in London. While nine months may not seem like a lengthy period, I have gathered several observations along the way. London is an energetic city, not merely for its varied housing choices but also for…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months back, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was about to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was foreign to my previously timid and introverted…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated my nine-month anniversary of residing in London. While nine months might seem brief, I’ve gathered a number of observations during this time. London is a bustling metropolis, presenting an extensive range of housing options and dynamic communities. Students have a plethora of…
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) Around ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what was to come as I began my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Stepping into the unknown was not something my previously timid and reserved nature…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Postgraduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Lately, I have hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. While this duration might not appear extensive, I have gathered some perspectives throughout this period. London is a vibrant metropolis, presenting a vast array of housing choices and bustling communities. Students have a plethora…
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