By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, anxiety, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the brink 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 hit the nine-month mark of my stay in London. Although nine months may seem brief, I’ve acquired several observations throughout this time. London pulsates with life, not just due to its varied housing options but also because of its dynamic communities. Students find…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a fresh student. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my formerly shy and…
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. Although it’s not a long duration, I’ve accumulated several observations. London is an energetic city, not only due to its varied housing possibilities but also because of its multicultural populations. Students have a plethora of options…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was set to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not familiar territory for my previously…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. Although it might not appear lengthy, I’ve acquired some valuable perspectives during this period. London is a dynamic city, presenting a plethora of accommodation alternatives and lively communities. Students have a multitude of options available, as…
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) Around ten months ago, in October 2022, 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. Engaging with the unknown was not something my formerly timid and…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Ashort while ago, I marked my nine-month anniversary of residing in London. Although it may appear brief, I have accumulated various experiences within this period. London is an energetic city, characterized not only by its varied housing options but also by its lively communities. Students…
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 back, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was on the brink of starting my Materials Science and Engineering degree as a first-year student. Immersing myself in the unfamiliar was not something my formerly timid…
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 my nine-month milestone of residing in London. While the duration might seem brief, I have absorbed a wealth of knowledge. London is a dynamic metropolis, not only due to its broad range of housing choices but also its lively communities….
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