By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year 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 freshman. Venturing into the unknown wasn’t something my previously shy and reserved…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. While this duration may not seem extensive, I’ve accumulated some valuable observations. London is an energetic metropolis, characterized not only by its variety of housing options but also by its dynamic communities. Students have numerous selections…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I was filled with nerves, fears, and uncertainties as I prepared to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Diving into the unknown was foreign to my previously shy and reserved nature. Reflecting on…
Read moreLocating Your New Abode in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I marked nine months of residing in London. Even though this duration may seem brief, I have gained significant insights. London is an energetic metropolis, presenting a vast array of housing options and a rich mix of communities. Students find themselves with…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts in the First 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 about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Stepping into the unfamiliar was not something my previously…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Graduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. While this duration may not be extensive, I’ve acquired several observations throughout this experience. London is a bustling metropolis, characterized not just by its diverse housing options but also by its dynamic communities. Students…
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 filled with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was just about to start my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing 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 marked nine months of residing in London. Although this might not seem extensive, I’ve gathered valuable observations. London is a vibrant metropolis, renowned not just for its diverse housing options but also for its array of communities. Students have a multitude…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Composed by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was about to begin my studies in Materials Science and Engineering as a fresh student. Venturing into the unknown was unfamiliar territory for 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 Having recently completed nine months in London, I have gained some insights despite it being a relatively short period. London is a dynamic metropolis, not just due to its varied housing options but also because of its communities. Students are presented with numerous choices. Both…
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