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 first-year student. Plunging 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 completed nine months of residing in London. Though this may seem brief, I have gained a wealth of experience. London is an energetic city, known not only for its varied housing choices but also for its vibrant communities. Students have numerous…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Almost a year ago, in October 2022, I found myself overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was about to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my formerly introverted and…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of residing in London. While this may not be an extensive period, I’ve gained a significant amount of knowledge. London is a vibrant metropolis, not solely for its varied housing alternatives but also for its multicultural communities. Students have numerous…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts in the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Back 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 freshman. Diving into the unknown wasn’t something my former shy and reserved personality was familiar…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I marked my nine-month milestone in London. Although nine months may seem brief, I’ve gained considerable insights. London is a vibrant metropolis, renowned not only for its varied housing options but also for its communities. Students have numerous choices right at their…
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 prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty regarding the future. 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 formerly timid and introverted…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
A few days ago, it was nine months since I relocated to London. While this period isn’t lengthy, I’ve gained substantial insights. London is a dynamic city, characterized not only by its varied housing choices but also by its lively communities. Students have numerous housing alternatives, ranging from student residences to private arrangements, featuring ensuite…
Read moreDos 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 nerves, anxiety, and uncertainty about the future. Soon, I would embark on my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Engaging with the unknown was not something my previously timid and reserved self…
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 celebrated nine months of residing in London. Although it may not appear extensive, I have gathered various observations throughout this period. London is an energetic city, thriving not only because of its numerous housing options but also its multicultural environments. There…
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