By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, back in October 2022, I felt anxious and unsure about what lay ahead. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously shy and reserved self…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering I recently hit the nine-month mark of my time in London. While this may not seem extensive, I’ve gathered some valuable experiences. London is an energetic metropolis, known not only for its wide-ranging housing choices but also for its dynamic communities. Students have ample options…
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) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fears, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of commencing my studies in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Stepping into the unfamiliar was not something my previously shy…
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 hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although it may not seem like a long time, I have gained several insights during my stay. London is a dynamic metropolis, providing a vast range of housing opportunities and vibrant neighborhoods. Students…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was filled with anxiety and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not something my formerly timid 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 Recently, I completed nine months of residing in London. Although this isn’t a long duration, I’ve gained some valuable perspectives. London is an active city, not just due to its wide range of housing options but also because of its varied communities. Students can choose…
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 the future. I was on the verge of starting my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not familiar to my previously timid…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. in Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Having recently completed nine months in London, I’ve gained some insights despite the brevity of my stay. London is a dynamic city, renowned not only for its variety of housing options but also for its vibrant communities. Students have an abundance of choices readily…
Read moreDos and Don’ts of the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) In October 2022, ten months ago, 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 freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid and introverted…
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. While nine months may not seem like a long duration, I’ve gained several insights during this period. London is an energetic city, showcasing not only diverse living arrangements but also vibrant communities. Students…
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