Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) In October 2022, ten months ago, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, trepidation, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was set to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Immersing myself in the unfamiliar was not typical for my previously shy…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I marked my nine-month anniversary of residing in London. Although this may not seem extensive, I’ve gathered various observations. London is a dynamic city, distinguished not only by its wide-ranging accommodation choices but also by its lively communities. Students have ample options…
Read moreDos 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 was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was about to embark on my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not something my formerly shy and reserved self…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Postgraduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of residing in London. While this may not seem extensive, I have gathered some perspectives. London is an energetic city, providing a plethora of housing selections and dynamic communities. Students have numerous options available to them, such as student residences…
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, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Entering the unknown 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 have completed nine months of residence in London. While this may seem brief, I’ve gained a wealth of experience. London thrives with energy, not only due to its varied living arrangements but also thanks to its dynamic communities. Students have numerous options readily…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the First 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 was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was on the brink of commencing my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Stepping into the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Postgraduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although nine months might seem brief, I’ve gained several observations throughout this period. London buzzes with life, not solely for its wide array of living arrangements but also for its rich array of…
Read moreInvestigating Creativity: My Perspectives on the Research Laboratory Experience at Imperial College London
Written by Ashima Khanna, MSc Applied Biosciences and Biotechnology As I began my Master’s journey in Applied Bioscience and Biotechnology, I was captivated by Imperial College London, a premier research institution. With a fervor for scientific exploration and an ambition to enhance biotechnology, I became part of a research lab at Imperial. In this piece,…
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 anxious, frightened, and uncertain about what was to come. I was on the verge of beginning my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Plunging into the unknown wasn’t precisely the type of thing my…
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