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 on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Embracing the unknown was unfamiliar territory for my previously shy and…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering As of late, I have completed nine months living in London. Although this period may be brief, I have gained several insights. London is an energetic metropolis, renowned not just for its myriad of housing choices but also for its multicultural populations. Students have a…
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) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, trepidation, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was ready to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Stepping into the unknown was not something my previously introverted 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 completed nine months of residing in London. While it may not be an extensive period, I have gained a wealth of knowledge. London is a vibrant city, not only because of its various housing options but also due to its multicultural communities. Students…
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) Just ten months back 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 freshman. Venturing into the unknown was something I, as a typically…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Abode in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I’ve marked nine months of residing in London. While this may not seem lengthy, I’ve gained a wealth of experience. London is dynamic, presenting a variety of housing options and active communities. Students can select from numerous choices, including student accommodations to private rentals,…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Perspectives from a Materials Science Scholar
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I found myself overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about the future. I was on the verge of starting my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Embracing the unknown was not something my formerly shy…
Read moreLocating 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. While it may not seem like a long duration, I have gained a wealth of experience. London is a vibrant metropolis, presenting a diverse range of housing options and dynamic communities. Students can choose from student…
Read moreDos and Don’ts of the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, 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. Venturing into the unfamiliar 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 Recently, I celebrated my nine-month anniversary of residing in London. While nine months may seem brief, I have absorbed valuable insights along the way. London is a vibrant metropolis, not only for its varied housing options but also for its multitude of communities. Students have…
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