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 new student. Immersing myself in the unfamiliar was not something my…
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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 period is relatively brief, I have gained some insights. London stands out as a dynamic city, characterized not only by its varied housing options but also by its rich communities. Students find…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Just 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 first-year student. Embracing the unfamiliar wasn’t something my previously timid and introverted…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. Though it’s not a lengthy duration, I have gained significant insights. London is a bustling metropolis that provides a variety of housing options and dynamic communities. Students have a wide array of choices, from student accommodations…
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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 freshman. Stepping into uncharted territory was not something my previously introverted…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Lately, I’ve completed nine months of residing in London. Although this period isn’t extensive, I’ve gained considerable insights. London is a dynamic metropolis, not solely for its multitude of living arrangements but also for its varied communities. Students have an abundance of options available. Both…
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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 the future. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously introverted and…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Scholar
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering I have recently completed nine months of residing in London. Though this duration might seem brief, my experiences have been invaluable. London is a dynamic city, not just because of its varied living arrangements but also its vibrant communities. 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 felt anxious, fearful, and uncertain regarding what lay ahead. I was on the verge of beginning my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Diving into the unfamiliar was not something my previously shy and introverted self…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I completed nine months of residing in London. While it may seem brief, I’ve gathered several insights. London is a lively metropolis, presenting a variety of housing alternatives and communities. Students have abundant options, such as student residences and private lodgings featuring…
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