By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainties about what lay ahead. I was on the brink of commencing my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Embracing the unfamiliar was not something my formerly timid and reserved…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, my time in London reached the nine-month mark. While this may not seem lengthy, I have gained substantial experiences. London is lively, not only in its array of housing options but also in its diverse communities. Students have numerous alternatives, ranging from university accommodations…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for Your First 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 felt anxious and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was about to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a fresh student. Immersing myself in the unknown was not something my previously introverted self was…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of residing in London. Although nine months isn’t a lengthy period, I’ve acquired several insights throughout this experience. London is a vibrant city, not solely for its spectrum of housing options but also for its heterogeneous communities. Students are presented…
Read moreGuidelines and Pitfalls of the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Student of Materials Science
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty regarding the future. 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 and…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering As I recently marked nine months of residing in London, I’ve gleaned valuable insights during this period, despite it seeming relatively short. London is a vibrant metropolis, renowned not only for its diverse housing selections but also for its multicultural communities. Students have a plethora…
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 about what lay ahead. I was about to commence my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my previously shy and introverted 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’ve celebrated nine months of residing in London. While not an extensive period, it has been very educational. London is a vibrant metropolis, notable not only for its varied living arrangements but also its communities. Students have countless options available to them. Both student…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts from the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) About ten months back, in October 2022, I found myself 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…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Scholar
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I marked nine months of residing in London. Although this isn’t a lengthy period, I’ve gained considerable knowledge. London is a dynamic city, notable not just for its varied living arrangements but also for its communities. Students have a plethora of options available. Both…
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