Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I felt apprehensive and uncertain about the journey ahead as I embarked on my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my former shy self was used to. Looking back…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly 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 first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously timid and reserved…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. While it may not seem extensive, I have gained significant insights. London brims with energy, presenting a variety of housing options and lively communities. Students have numerous choices, ranging from student residences to private…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious, frightened, and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously shy and introverted…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I marked my nine-month milestone living in London. Though it may not be an extensive period, I’ve acquired various insights throughout this duration. London is a vibrant city, presenting an extensive array of living arrangements and a mix of communities. Students have countless options…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I found myself anxious, frightened, and unsure about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of commencing my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. The thought of stepping into the unknown was foreign to my…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of residence in London. While this duration may not be extensive, I’ve acquired several insights. London is a dynamic city, characterized not only by its varied housing options but also by its communities. Students enjoy numerous choices right at their…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts in the First Year: Insights I Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months have passed since October 2022, a time when I was filled with anxiety and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Immersing myself in unfamiliar territory was not something…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. This may not be an extensive period, but I’ve gained significant insights. London is a vibrant metropolis, known not only for its range of housing options but also for its eclectic communities. Students can…
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