Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Around ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, trepidation, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the brink of starting my Materials Science and Engineering degree as a first-year student. Embracing the unfamiliar wasn’t something my previously timid and reserved…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I’ve completed nine months of residing in London. Though this may not seem extensive, I’ve gained a wealth of knowledge. London is a vibrant metropolis, not only for its wide array of housing choices but also for its multicultural communities. Students face a plethora…
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By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) In October 2022, ten months ago, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Stepping into the unknown was a departure from my usual shy and introverted…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although this isn’t an extensive duration, I’ve acquired some valuable perspectives throughout this time. London is an energetic metropolis, providing a broad spectrum of housing choices and lively neighborhoods. Students are presented with…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was engulfed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar wasn’t something my previously timid 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 I have recently celebrated nine months of residing in London. Although this may not seem extensive, I have gathered various insights during this time. London is an energetic metropolis, offering not only a range of housing opportunities but also dynamic communities. Students have a plethora…
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 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 freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not something my once shy and reserved nature…
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 nine months of residing in London. While nine months may seem short, I’ve gained considerable insights during this period. London is a vibrant metropolis, not only due to its extensive range of housing choices but also because of its rich mix of…
Read moreDos and Don’ts of the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months back, 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. Immersing myself into the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Scholar
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering I recently completed nine months residing in London. While this duration may seem brief, I have gained considerable insights. London is a dynamic metropolis, not only due to its varied housing opportunities but also because of its vibrant communities. Students have numerous options available right…
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