By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Almost a year ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious and uncertain about the journey ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Embracing the unknown was not something my previously reserved self was familiar with. Looking…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering I recently completed nine months of residing in London. Although it’s not an extensive duration, I have gained significant insights. London is an animated city, notable not only for its range of housing options but also for its varied communities. Students have a plethora of…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts of the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious, scared, and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of beginning my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into uncharted territory was not something my previously quiet and reserved…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Scholar
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated my nine-month anniversary of residing in London. While this may not seem like an extensive duration, I’ve acquired some valuable perspectives during this time. London is a dynamic metropolis, presenting a broad spectrum of housing choices and lively communities. Students have a…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Learner
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 on the verge of commencing my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid and…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Graduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I completed nine months in London. Though it’s not a long duration, I’ve gained various observations. London is a bustling metropolis with an extensive array of housing options and lively neighborhoods. Students have plenty of alternatives available to them. Both student residences…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts in the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Jumping into the unknown was not something my formerly shy…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Graduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. Though nine months may seem brief, I have gleaned some valuable insights during this time. London is an exhilarating metropolis, renowned not just for its wide array of housing options but also its rich…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts in the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Approximately ten months ago, 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. Venturing into the unknown was not something that my previously…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Graduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I celebrated reaching nine months of residency in London. While it may not seem extensive, I’ve gained substantial insights. London is a dynamic city, presenting a variety of living arrangements and multicultural communities. Students are presented with a multitude of choices, including…
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