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 first-year student. Jumping into the unknown was not something 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 nine months may seem brief, I have gleaned some valuable insights during this time. London is an exhilarating metropolis, renowned not just for its wide array of housing options but also its rich…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts in the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Approximately ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not something that my previously…
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 celebrated reaching nine months of residency in London. While it may not seem extensive, I’ve gained substantial insights. London is a dynamic city, presenting a variety of living arrangements and multicultural communities. Students are presented with a multitude of choices, including…
Read moreDos and Don’ts in 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 regarding the future. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Stepping into the unknown was not something my previously timid and…
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 celebrated nine months in London. Although it’s not a long time, I have gathered a range of experiences. London is a bustling metropolis, presenting a plethora of living arrangements and dynamic communities. Students are presented with a multitude of options, including…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) About ten months back, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the brink of starting my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was a significant departure from…
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 nine months of residing in London. While it may not seem like a significant period, I’ve gained valuable insights. London is an animated city, not only due to its array of housing choices but also because of its varied communities….
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the Initial 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 the future. I was about to begin my studies in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar wasn’t something my previously timid and reserved nature was…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Scholar
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I marked nine months of residing in London. Though it may not seem like a long duration, I have gained a wealth of knowledge. London is a vibrant metropolis, providing a broad spectrum of housing options and multifaceted communities. Students have an abundance of…
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