Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Approximately ten months ago, in October 2022, I found myself filled with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was poised to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Immersing myself in the unfamiliar was not something my…
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By Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. Although nine months may seem short, I’ve gained a considerable amount of knowledge. London is an energetic city, renowned not only for its varying housing options but also for its dynamic 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) Approximately ten months ago, in October 2022, I found myself feeling anxious, fearful, and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not something my once timid…
Read moreDiscovering 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 the completion of nine months residing in London. Though this may not be extensive, my experiences have been quite insightful. London is a vibrant city, noted not only for its varied housing options but also for its communities. Students have…
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 was overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of embarking on my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a newcomer. Stepping into the unknown wasn’t something my previously bashful and…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Scholar
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of residing in London. While this duration may be brief, I have gained several observations. London is a dynamic metropolis, presenting a broad spectrum of living arrangements and varied communities. Students have a wealth of options available to them. Both…
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 about what lay ahead. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not something my formerly shy…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I achieved the milestone of nine months residing in London. Though this may not seem like a long time, I’ve gained several perspectives throughout my experience. London is a vibrant metropolis, not solely due to its variety of housing options but also because of…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the First 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, fearful, and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously shy and reserved…
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 of residing in London, I’ve gained several insights. The city is bustling, not solely due to its wide range of housing options but also its multicultural communities. Students have abundant choices available. Both student-focused and private housing provide amenities such…
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