Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Around ten months ago, in October 2022, I experienced feelings of nervousness, fear, and uncertainty regarding what was ahead. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Embracing the unknown was not a familiar territory for my…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I completed nine months of residing in London. Although nine months may seem brief, I have gained considerable insights. London is a vibrant metropolis, characterized not only by its varied housing choices but also by its communities. Students have numerous options readily…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Almost a year ago, in October 2022, I was feeling anxious, fearful, and unsure about what lay ahead as I got ready to embark on my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Stepping into the unfamiliar was not something my formerly shy…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Just a few days ago, I hit the nine-month mark of residing in London. While nine months may not seem extensive, I have gained a wealth of experience in that time. London is a bustling metropolis, not only for its variety of housing options but…
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) 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 degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously timid…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Abode 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 that may seem brief, I have gained considerable insights. London is a vibrant metropolis, known not only for its varied housing options but also for its diverse communities. Students have an abundance of…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
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 set to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a newcomer. Venturing into 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 Not long ago, I celebrated reaching the nine-month mark of my stay in London. While it might not appear as an extended period, I have gained a significant amount of experience. London is a dynamic metropolis, recognized not only for its varied housing opportunities but…
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 regarding my future. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Immersing myself in the unknown was not something my previously timid and…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Graduate Student
Composed by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I marked nine months of residing in London. While this may not seem extensive, I have gained valuable insights. London is an energetic metropolis, not only due to its varied housing options but also because of its communities. Students have a plethora of choices…
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