Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months back, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a newcomer. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously bashful and…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I celebrated my nine-month mark of residing in London. Though it may seem brief, I have gleaned several insights. London is bustling with energy, not only in its varied housing choices but also within its many communities. Students find themselves surrounded by…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Authored by Dawson La, Master of Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I found myself feeling anxious and uncertain about the future. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a newcomer. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my formerly…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Graduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Having recently completed nine months in London, I have gathered a wealth of experience, albeit not extensive. This vibrant city presents a vast array of housing choices and varied communities. Students are presented with numerous options at their fingertips, including both student residences and private…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the Freshman 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, apprehension, 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. Venturing into the unfamiliar wasn’t something my formerly introverted and…
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 completed nine months of my life in London. Although it isn’t a long period, I’ve gained considerable insights. London is lively, characterized not just by its varied housing options but also by its multifaceted communities. Students enjoy numerous choices right out…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts of the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
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. Stepping into the unknown 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 celebrated my nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although this may not be an extensive period, I have gained some insights. London is a bustling metropolis, presenting a wide variety of housing choices and lively community atmospheres. Students have an abundance…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts of the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious 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. Embracing the uncertainty wasn’t something my previously reserved self was used to. Looking back…
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. While it may not seem extensive, I’ve gleaned several perspectives. London is an energetic metropolis, enriched not just by its multitude of housing options but also by its varied communities. Students are presented with…
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