Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Approximately ten months ago, 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 introverted…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated nine months of living in London. While it may not seem long, I’ve acquired some valuable observations. London is a bustling metropolis, featuring a plethora of housing options and dynamic communities. Students have a multitude of selections available to them. Both student…
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) Almost a year 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 newcomer. 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 marked my nine-month milestone of residing in London. While this period is not extensive, it has been incredibly enlightening. London is a dynamic city, not only due to its assorted living arrangements but also because of its lively communities. Students have…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts in the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Approximately ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, apprehension, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was about to commence my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Facing the unknown was not something my previously timid and reserved…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Scholar
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I have spent nine months residing in London. While this may not be an extensive period, I have gained several insights over this time. London is a vibrant city, offering not only a variety of housing options but also its rich mix of communities….
Read moreDos and Don’ts in the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
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 journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid…
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 completed nine months of my stay in London. While it may not seem extensive, I have gained some insights. London is an energetic metropolis, offering a wide variety of housing choices and communities. Students are presented with numerous options nearby, including…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts of Year One: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I found myself feeling anxious, apprehensive, and uncertain about what awaited me. I was on the verge of embarking on my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a new freshman. Immersing myself in this challenging environment was not…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I marked nine months of residing in London. While this might not be an extended period, I have acquired some insights. London is a vibrant metropolis, presenting a vast array of housing alternatives and varied communities. Students have numerous options right at their doorstep….
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