Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Almost a year 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. Venturing into the unfamiliar wasn’t something my typically shy…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Lately, I have completed nine months of living in London. While this timeframe might seem short, I have obtained various insights. London is a vibrant city, characterized by its variety of housing choices and its active communities. There are a plethora of options available for…
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 ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Stepping into unfamiliar territory was not something my previously introverted 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 completed nine months of residing in London. Though it may not seem extensive, I have gained invaluable insights. London is dynamic, not only due to its assorted housing choices but also for its vibrant communities. Students have a plethora of options…
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, apprehension, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the verge of commencing my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not what my formerly shy and…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I marked nine months of my stay in London. Although it’s not a lengthy duration, I have gathered some perspectives. London is a dynamic metropolis, presenting a vast array of housing choices and lively neighborhoods. Students have a wealth of options available to them….
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Student of Materials Science
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months back, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, 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. Venturing into unfamiliar territory was not something my previously introverted…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated nine months of residence in London. Although nine months may not seem significant, I’ve gathered some understanding during this time. London is a dynamic metropolis, noteworthy not just for its plethora of housing choices, but also for its multicultural neighborhoods. Students have…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Contributed by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Embracing the unfamiliar was foreign to my previously shy and introverted…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Contributed by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. Though it’s a brief period, I’ve gained some insights. London is lively, not only because of its varied housing options but also due to its communities. Students have a wide array of choices available….
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