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 degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was far from what my previously…
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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. Although this duration isn’t extensive, I’ve gathered some perspectives throughout this time. London is a vibrant city, known not just for its wide selection of living arrangements but also for its multicultural communities. Students have…
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By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, back in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Diving into the unfamiliar was not something my formerly shy and…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Lately, I’ve completed nine months of residing in London. While it’s not an extensive period, I’ve gained a considerable amount of knowledge. London is an energetic metropolis, celebrated not only for its extensive range of housing options but also for its multicultural environments. Students are…
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) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of commencing my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Immersing myself in the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Graduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of residing in London. Although this duration isn’t extensive, I’ve gained considerable insights. London is a vibrant metropolis, presenting a multitude of housing alternatives and varied communities. Students have a plethora of options, ranging from student accommodations to private housing,…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts in the First 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 found myself feeling anxious and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of commencing my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Stepping into the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid…
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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. Though this period has been brief, I’ve accumulated several observations along the way. London is an energetic metropolis, not only because of its wide-ranging housing choices but also due to its varied 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 filled 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 unfamiliar was not something my formerly shy and…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I reached the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although this timeframe isn’t extensive, I have accrued several observations during my time here. London is a dynamic metropolis, not only for its varied housing alternatives but also for its lively communities. Students have abundant…
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