By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was filled 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 first-year student. Plunging into the unknown was not something my previously shy and…
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Composed by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I marked my nine-month milestone living in London. Though it may seem brief, I have gathered a few insights. London is an energetic city, highlighted not just by its varied housing options but also its rich communities. Students have a plethora of…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was overcome with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was about to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Diving into the unknown wasn’t something my formerly shy and reserved self was…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I completed nine months of my stay in London. While this duration may seem brief, I have gained significant insights. London is an energetic city, offering not just a variety of living arrangements but also dynamic communities. Students have abundant local options…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, 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 newcomer. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously timid and introverted self…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Lately, I’ve reached the nine-month mark of my time in London. While it may not seem lengthy, I’ve gained a significant amount of knowledge. London is a vibrant metropolis, not only due to its varied housing choices but also because of its communities. Students have…
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By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I felt anxious and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was 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 reserved self was familiar with. Looking…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I completed nine months of residence in London. While this may seem brief, I’ve gathered some valuable perspectives. London is a bustling metropolis, presenting a variety of housing choices and dynamic communities. Students have an abundance of options available to them. Both…
Read moreDo’s 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 overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding my future. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Embracing the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid and introverted…
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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. Although it may not seem like a significant duration, I have gained various insights during this time. London is a dynamic city, showcasing not only a variety of housing options but also its rich…
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