Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, 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 newcomer. Embracing the unknown was not something my previously introverted and reserved self…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I celebrated reaching the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although nine months may seem brief, I have gained considerable insights. London is a bustling metropolis, characterized not only by its varied housing options but also by its lively communities. Students are…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Learner
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding my future. I was about to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not something my traditionally shy and reserved…
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 reached the nine-month milestone of residing in London. While it may not seem lengthy, I have gathered a wealth of experiences. London is an energetic metropolis, not only due to its multitude of living options but also its rich mix of…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Learner
Authored by Dawson La, MEng in Materials Science and Engineering Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not a habit of…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Scholar
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of my stay in London. Although this period is not particularly lengthy, I have gained a wealth of knowledge. London is a vibrant metropolis, providing an extensive array of housing options and a variety of communities. Students have an abundance…
Read moreDos and Don’ts of the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly ten months prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, trepidation, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the verge of commencing my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Scholar
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I have completed nine months of residing in London. Although it isn’t a lengthy duration, I have gained some insights. London is dynamic, providing a variety of housing options and communities. Students have numerous alternatives, ranging from dormitory accommodations to private rentals, featuring ensuite…
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) Nearly a year ago, 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. Embracing the unknown was not something my previously shy and…
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. Although this may not seem like a lengthy period, I’ve gathered a wealth of experience. London is a vibrant metropolis, presenting a diverse range of living options and lively neighborhoods. Students have a multitude of alternatives…
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