Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Almost 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…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I marked my nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although this period may seem brief, I’ve gathered several observations. London is an energetic metropolis, characterized not just by its wide range of housing possibilities but also its multicultural societies. Students find themselves…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious and uncertain about the future. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Embracing the unknown was something my previously reserved self was not used to. Reflecting…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Lately, I’ve celebrated nine months of residency in London. Though it may sound brief, I’ve acquired a wealth of knowledge. London is a dynamic metropolis, renowned not only for its variety of housing options but also for its lively communities. Students have numerous selections available…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
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 on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously timid and introverted…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I marked nine months of residing in London. While it’s a brief period, I’ve gained considerable insight. London is an energetic metropolis, providing a vast array of housing options and varied communities. Students have an abundance of choices available to them. Both student housing…
Read moreDos 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, apprehension, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the brink of embarking on my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Embracing the unknown was not something my former shy and…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated my nine-month milestone in London. While this duration may seem brief, I’ve gained significant insights. London is lively, not only for its varied living arrangements but also for its vibrant communities. Students have various options readily available. Both student lodgings and private…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts During the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Learner
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. As a first-year student, I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously timid…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. Though it might appear brief, I’ve gained substantial insights during this period. London is a dynamic metropolis, not only for its varied housing options but also for its lively communities. Students enjoy a multitude…
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