Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a newcomer. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not typical for my formerly shy…
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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. Though this period isn’t extensive, I’ve gained significant insights. London is an energetic metropolis, renowned not just for its varied living options but also for its vibrant communities. Students have an abundance of choices…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I found myself anxious, fearful, and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of embarking on my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a newcomer. Daring to step into the unknown was not something my…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated my nine-month milestone in London. Though this duration may seem brief, I’ve gained significant insights throughout this period. London is a dynamic city, not only due to its variety of housing options but also because of its lively communities. Students can find…
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) Ten months back, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was about to embark on my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously shy and introverted self…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I marked nine months of residing in London. Although this isn’t extensive, I’ve gained some insights. London is a dynamic city, presenting a variety of housing choices and communities. Students enjoy numerous options right at their fingertips, ranging from student residences to…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for 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, fearful, and unsure about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Diving into the unfamiliar was not something my previously shy and quiet self…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Conceived by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I hit the nine-month milestone of my stay in London. Although nine months might not appear extensive, I have gathered several observations during this period. London is an energetic metropolis, presenting a plethora of housing selections and multicultural neighborhoods. Students have a…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts During 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 regarding the future. I was just about to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously introverted and…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I marked nine months of residing in London. Although this duration isn’t long, I have gained some perspectives. London is a vibrant city, not just because of its variety of housing options but also its diverse communities. Students have a wealth of possibilities available….
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