**Musings on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, trepidation, and uncertainty about what the future held. I was on the brink of embarking on my first year studying [Materials Science and Engineering](https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/materials-science-engineering-meng/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=mra-blogs&utm_content=link) as a…
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**Finding a Home in London: My Journey** *By Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* It has been nine months since my relocation to London, and while it might not seem like a lengthy period, I have gained substantial insights into residing in this vibrant city. London presents a wide array of housing choices,…
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### Lower Body Strength Circuit Workout This 45-minute lower body strength circuit session requires only one heavy weight—either a dumbbell or kettlebell—and an optional resistance band loop. The class features a guided warm-up and cool-down, with no jumping necessary, making it easy to adjust by selecting a lighter weight. It’s an excellent workout for individuals…
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— ### Hip Flexibility & Glute Activation Workshop Here’s another mobility session for you! If you happened to miss the earlier class on shoulder flexibility, be sure to take a look [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we will focus on hip flexibility while also working on glute activation and strength. If you appreciate this type of movement practice,…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights from My Journey as a Materials Science Student
**Thoughts on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, uncertainty, and skepticism about the future. I was on the brink of starting my first year in [Materials Science and Engineering](https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/materials-science-engineering-meng/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=mra-blogs&utm_content=link) at Imperial College London. As…
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**Finding a Residence in London: My Journey and Perspectives** *By Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* It has been nine months since I relocated to London, and although that might not sound like a lengthy period, I have gained considerable knowledge about residing in this vibrant city. London boasts a wealth of history…
Read moreLower Body Power Circuit Workout Session
### Lower Body Strength Circuit Workout This 45-minute lower body strength circuit workout needs only one heavy weight (a dumbbell or kettlebell will suffice) and an optional resistance band loop. The session features a guided warm-up and cool-down, with no jumping involved. It’s also simple to modify—just use a lighter weight if necessary—making it suitable…
Read more25-Minute Hip Flexibility & Glute Exercise Session
— ### Workout for Hip Mobility & Glutes I’ve prepared another mobility session for you! If you didn’t catch the last class that emphasized shoulder mobility, you can find it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, our attention will be on hip mobility while simultaneously activating and strengthening the glutes. If you find this kind of movement beneficial, you…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for Your Initial Year: Insights from My Journey as a Materials Science Student
**Reflections on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I found myself overwhelmed with nerves, doubt, and anxiety regarding the journey ahead. I was on the verge of commencing my first year in [Materials Science and Engineering](https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/materials-science-engineering-meng/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=mra-blogs&utm_content=link) at Imperial…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
**Discovering a Home in London: My Journey and Observations** *By Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Nine months ago, I relocated to London, and while that might not appear to be an extensive period, I have gained considerable knowledge about residing in this vibrant city. London boasts not only a rich diversity of…
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