Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months back, in October 2022, I was filled with anxiety and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was just about to embark on my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my previously reserved self was…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I celebrated my nine-month milestone of residing in London. While it may seem brief, I have gained considerable insight. London buzzes with energy, not just due to its myriad housing options but also because of its rich variety of communities. Students are…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Learner
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months 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. Stepping into the unknown was not something my previously shy and…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. While this isn’t a lengthy time, I have acquired several observations. London is a vibrant metropolis, not only for its multitude of housing alternatives but also for its varied communities. Students find themselves with numerous…
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 filled with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what was to come. I was on the verge of starting my Materials Science and Engineering degree as a freshman. Jumping into the unknown wasn’t something my previously shy 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 completed nine months of residing in London. Even though it isn’t a lengthy period, I’ve gained a lot of insights. London is a dynamic city, providing various housing alternatives and lively communities. Students have numerous options, ranging from student residences to private lodging,…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the First 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 poised to embark on my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Daring to step into the unfamiliar wasn’t something my previously timid 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 my stay in London. While this may not seem like a significant duration, I have gained considerable insights. London is a bustling metropolis, not only for its wide-ranging housing choices but also for its rich variety of…
Read moreDo’s 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 prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Entering the unknown was not something my previously timid and reserved…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Just a few days ago, I marked nine months of residing in London. Though this duration is comparatively brief, I’ve accumulated some valuable observations throughout this time. London is a vibrant city, offering a plethora of accommodation options and home to diverse communities. Students have…
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