Authored 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 on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar 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 celebrated nine months of residing in London. While this may not appear extensive, the experiences I’ve gathered are noteworthy. London is a dynamic metropolis, providing a plethora of housing choices and lively communities. Students can select from a wide range of…
Read moreDos and Don’ts in the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months earlier, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about the future. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown wasn’t something my previously reticent and introverted self…
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 reaching nine months of residing in London. While this may not be extensive, I’ve gained several insights. London buzzes with life, not only due to its varied housing choices but also its vibrant communities. Students face numerous options right at…
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) Nine months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my previously shy and…
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. Though not a long duration, I have acquired some perspectives during this interval. London is a vibrant metropolis, renowned not only for its variety of housing options but also for its multicultural communities. 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) Almost a year ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was poised to start my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously shy and reserved self was…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Postgraduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I completed nine months of living in London. While this may seem brief, I have gathered some perspectives during this period. London is a dynamic city, notable not just for its wide variety of accommodation settings but also for its multicultural communities….
Read moreDos and Don’ts in the First Year: Insights I’ve Gained as a Materials Science Student
By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, back in October 2022, I felt anxious, frightened, and unsure about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Immersing myself into the unknown was a departure from the shy and…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Scholar
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I marked nine months of residing in London. Although this may not seem like a long duration, I’ve gained substantial insights. London pulses with energy, reflecting its varied housing possibilities and vibrant communities. Students find an abundance of options right at their…
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