Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I celebrated nine months in London. While this may not seem extensive, the experience has been educational. London is a vibrant metropolis, notable for its varied housing choices and its vibrant communities. Students have a multitude of options available. Both student residences…
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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 brink of commencing my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown 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. Although it’s not an extensive period, I have gained valuable insights. London is a lively metropolis, providing a variety of housing choices and communities. Students encounter numerous options at their fingertips, from student residences to private…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I found myself 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 unfamiliar was not something my former timid 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 completed nine months of residing in London. While it may not seem like much time, I have gained a wealth of experience. London is a vibrant metropolis, offering not only a variety of living arrangements but also a multitude of communities….
Read moreDos and Don’ts During the Initial 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 regarding what lay ahead. I was about to start my program in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously shy and reserved…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering I’ve recently hit the nine-month mark of my stay in London. Although it may not seem lengthy, the experiences have been invaluable. London is an energetic metropolis that boasts a wide array of housing types and dynamic neighborhoods. Students have a plethora of options right…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts from 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 anxious and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was commencing my studies in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not characteristic of my formerly reserved self. Looking back now,…
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 residing in London. Although this duration may seem brief, I have gained several insights. London thrives as a vibrant metropolis, characterized not only by its varied housing options but also by its rich communities. Students have a…
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 enveloped in anxiety, dread, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into unfamiliar territory was not an experience my…
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