By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was filled with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my previously shy and introverted…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated my nine-month mark of residing in London. While nine months may seem brief, I have gained a significant amount of knowledge in that timeframe. London is an energetic metropolis, not only because of its varied housing options but also due to its…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I found myself feeling 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 uncharted territory was not something my previously reserved self was…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I reached the milestone of nine months residing in London. While not an extensive duration, I have gained some insights during this time. London is a dynamic metropolis, characterized not only by its variety of housing options but also by its vibrant communities. Students…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts of 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 my future. I was about to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Embracing the unfamiliar wasn’t something my formerly timid and reserved self was used…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering A few days ago, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. Although nine months may not seem extensive, I’ve gained valuable insights during this time. London is a bustling metropolis, not just for its varied housing selections but also for its energetic communities. Students…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months back, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was about to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Embracing the unknown was not something my previously introverted and reserved self was…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. in Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I marked nine months of residing in London. While this isn’t a lengthy duration, I’ve gathered a few observations. London is an energetic city, characterized not only by its range of housing options but also by its varied communities. Students have…
Read moreDo’s 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 back, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a fresh first-year student. Plunging into the unfamiliar was not something my formerly…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Abode in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of living in London. Although it may not seem lengthy, I have acquired various insights throughout this period. London is a dynamic metropolis, presenting a wide variety of living arrangements and lively neighborhoods. Students have abundant choices available. Both student…
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