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. Embracing the unknown 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 residence in London. Although this period seems brief, I have gathered some valuable experiences. London bursts with life, characterized not only by its accommodation options but also its rich tapestry of communities. Students have an abundance of…
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) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding 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 not a familiar territory for my…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I marked nine months of residing in London. While not an extensive period, I’ve garnered some perspectives. London is a vibrant metropolis, not only for its myriad housing options but also for its eclectic communities. Students have a wealth of choices available to them….
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what was ahead. I was about to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Facing the unfamiliar was not something my previously shy and introverted self…
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 celebrated reaching nine months of living in London. While this may not seem extensive, I have gained considerable insights. London is an energetic city, characterized by its varied living arrangements as well as its communities. Students have a plethora of choices…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts of 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 felt anxious, fearful, and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Diving into the unknown wasn’t something my once shy and reserved self…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. Although this isn’t a lengthy duration, I’ve gained considerable insights. London is a vibrant metropolis, presenting an extensive range of housing alternatives and varied communities. Students have numerous choices at their fingertips, including student residences and…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Student in Materials Science
By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree 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 marked my nine-month anniversary of residing in London. Although this duration may seem brief, I’ve acquired several observations. London is an energetic metropolis, renowned not only for its varied housing options but also for its dynamic communities. Students have a wealth of alternatives…
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