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 embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously timid and…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. While this timespan may seem brief, I’ve accumulated several observations. London is a bustling metropolis, not only due to its varied housing selections but also because of its dynamic communities. Students have a…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Back in October 2022, ten months ago, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of commencing my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Embracing the unknown was not something my formerly shy…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. While nine months may seem brief, I’ve gained valuable insights during this time. London is an energetic city, not only because of its varied housing options but also due to its lively communities. Students have…
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Authored by Dawson La, Master of Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering Just ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a newcomer. Venturing into the unknown was not something…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering A few days ago, it marked nine months since my relocation to London. Although this may not seem like a long duration, there’s much I have absorbed. London is an energetic city, characterized not just by its wide range of housing options but also by…
Read moreDos and Don’ts in the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
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 about to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Embracing the unknown was not something my previously timid and introverted nature…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. While it may not be an extensive period, I have gained considerable insights. London is an energetic metropolis, characterized not only by its varied housing alternatives but also by its dynamic communities. Students have a wealth…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts in the Initial 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, apprehension, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my journey 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 Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months residing in London. Although it might not appear to be a long duration, I have acquired a significant amount of knowledge during this period. London is an energetic city, not only for its diverse accommodation options but also for the…
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