By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Back in October 2022, ten months ago, I felt anxious and uncertain about embarking on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar was a challenge for my formerly reserved nature. Looking back on the previous academic year, I perceive a…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I celebrated my nine-month mark living in London. Although this duration isn’t particularly lengthy, I have gained some insights. London pulsates with energy, presenting a variety of housing options and communities. Students can select from numerous possibilities, including student residences, private rentals,…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Around ten months ago, in October 2022, I was consumed by anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the verge of embarking on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not a scenario my previously…
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 marked nine months of living in London. While this may seem brief, I have gathered some valuable experiences. London is a dynamic metropolis, teeming with varied housing options and vibrant communities. Students have a plethora of choices available. Both student residences…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for 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 starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Embracing the unknown was not something my previously timid and reserved self…
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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 period, I have gathered some insights. London is lively, presenting a wide range of housing types and communities. Students have ample selections, including student residences and private living spaces with amenities…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for 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, fear, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was about to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously shy and…
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 marked nine months of residing in London. Although it isn’t an extensive period, I’ve acquired substantial knowledge. London is dynamic, characterized by its wide-ranging accommodation choices as well as its communities. Students are presented with numerous options right at their doorstep….
Read moreDos and Don’ts in the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months back, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was about to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Diving into the unknown was not something my previously shy and introverted…
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 in London. Although this may seem brief, I have acquired a substantial amount of knowledge. London buzzes with life, offering not only a variety of living arrangements but also vibrant communities. Students have a plethora of options…
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