Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, trepidation, and uncertainty about the journey ahead. I was about to embark on my academic pursuit in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I marked nine months of residing in London. Although this duration isn’t extensive, I’ve acquired some perspectives. London is a dynamic city, not only due to its variety of housing options but also thanks to its multifaceted communities. Students have numerous alternatives…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Approximately ten months ago, back in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was on the verge of commencing my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was far from what my…
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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 it might not feel extensive, I’ve gathered some experiences in this time. London is a vibrant metropolis, rich not only in its diverse living arrangements but also in the communities that inhabit…
Read moreFinding Your New Home in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I hit the nine-month milestone of my stay in London. Although this timeframe may seem brief, I’ve garnered several observations. London is a dynamic metropolis, presenting a broad array of housing alternatives and lively communities. Students have a multitude of selections at…
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 filled with anxiety and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a novice student. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my formerly shy…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Having recently celebrated my nine-month anniversary of residing in London, I have gathered some perspectives along the way. London is a dynamic metropolis that presents an array of housing choices and vibrant communities. Students have a multitude of options available to them, from 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) Approximately ten months back, 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 first-year student. Embracing the unknown was not something my previously introverted…
Read moreSearching for 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 residing in London. Though this duration may seem brief, I have acquired several insights along the way. London is a vibrant metropolis, characterized not only by its eclectic living arrangements but also by its varied communities. Students…
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) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I found myself feeling anxious, frightened, and unsure about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my Materials Science and Engineering degree as a freshman. Embracing the unfamiliar was not something my previously introverted and reserved…
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