Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious, fearful, and uncertain about what was to come. I was on the brink of beginning my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Jumping into the unfamiliar was not something my previously shy and…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I celebrated my nine-month anniversary of residing in London. Although nine months might not appear lengthy, I have gleaned various insights during this period. London is a vibrant metropolis, known not only for its wide range of living arrangements but also for…
Read moreDos and Don’ts in the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Composed by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I was overcome with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the brink of commencing my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Embracing the unfamiliar was not something my formerly shy and…
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 nine months of residing in London. While this duration may seem brief, I’ve gathered some valuable perspectives. London is a vibrant metropolis, renowned not only for its array of housing choices but also for its eclectic communities. Students have a…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I was filled with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Facing the unknown 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 Not long ago, I completed nine months of residing in London. Though this duration may seem brief, I have gained some insights. London is a vibrant metropolis, not just due to its varied living arrangements but also because of its rich communities. Students have a…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts of the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Student of Materials Science
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months back, in October 2022, I felt anxious and uncertain about 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 previously reserved self was used to. Looking…
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 reaching nine months of residing in London. Although this timeframe is relatively short, I have accumulated some observations. London is a vibrant metropolis, characterized not only by its assorted living arrangements but also its eclectic communities. Students are presented with…
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) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious and uncertain about the future as I readied myself to embark on my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Navigating into the unknown was not something my previously reserved self was familiar with. Looking…
Read moreDiscovering 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 residing in London. Though it may not appear long, I’ve acquired considerable knowledge. London is a vibrant metropolis, presenting an extensive range of housing opportunities and multicultural communities. Students have a plethora of options available, such as student residences…
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