Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was embarking on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Immersing myself into the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid self was familiar with. Looking…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I reached the milestone of nine months living in London. While it may not seem like a long time, I’ve gained several insights during my stay. London is a vibrant city, not only for its variety of housing options but also for its multicultural…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Around ten months ago, in October 2022, I was filled with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of commencing my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Plunging into unfamiliar territory was not something my formerly timid…
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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 may not seem extensive, I’ve gained considerable knowledge. London is a dynamic city, recognized for its varied housing options and lively communities. Students have numerous alternatives, ranging from student residences to private lodgings, including…
Read moreDos and Don’ts in the First 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 about what lay ahead. I was about to begin my studies in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Diving into the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid and reserved nature was…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. Although this period may not be extensive, I’ve gained valuable perspectives throughout my stay. London is an energetic city, characterized by its array of housing options and lively communities. Students have a wealth of choices available…
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 ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious, frightened, and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was about to embark on my academic journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Jumping into the deep end wasn’t something my previously shy and reserved self…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. While it might not appear significant, I’ve acquired some understanding during this period. London is an energetic metropolis, not only due to its range of living arrangements but also thanks to the varied communities that…
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 ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was on the brink of commencing my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my previously reserved self was used…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Graduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I hit the milestone of nine months living in London. While this duration may not seem extensive, I’ve acquired some valuable perspectives along the way. London is an energetic city, characterized not only by its vast range of housing options but also…
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