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 verge of commencing my Materials Science and Engineering degree as a freshman. Plunging into the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid and…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. While it may not feel like a long period, I have gathered several observations during this time. London is a vibrant city, not only due to its wide range of housing options but also because of…
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) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the verge of commencing my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Embracing the unfamiliar was not something I was accustomed to, having…
Read moreDiscovering 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 living in London. Although it may seem brief, I’ve acquired considerable knowledge. London is a vibrant city, known not only for its varied living arrangements but also for its eclectic communities. Students have an abundance of choices…
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) Around ten months ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious, frightened, 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 was not something my formerly shy 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 hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although it may not seem extensive, I’ve gathered a few observations. London is an energetic metropolis, presenting a wide array of housing options and dynamic neighborhoods. Students have numerous alternatives, ranging from student residences to…
Read moreDos and Don’ts in 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 felt anxious, frightened, and uncertain about what awaited me. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a new student. Jumping into such an unfamiliar situation was not something my previously reserved…
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 completed nine months of residing in London. While it may seem brief, I have gained valuable perspectives during this period. London is an energetic city, distinguished not only by its varied housing options but also by its lively communities. Students have…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Student of Materials Science
By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what was ahead. I was about to embark on my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Embracing the unknown was not something my previously timid and introverted self was…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Graduate Student
Several days back signified my nine-month mark of residing in London. While nine months may seem brief, I’ve gained a wealth of knowledge throughout this period. London pulsates with energy, not only due to its varied housing selections but also because of the vibrant communities living here. Students have an abundance of choices right at…
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