Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was about to embark on my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not something my formerly shy and reserved self…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Postgraduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of residing in London. While this may not seem extensive, I have gathered some perspectives. London is an energetic city, providing a plethora of housing selections and dynamic communities. Students have numerous options available to them, such as 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) 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 degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Entering the unknown was not something my previously timid 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 have completed nine months of residence in London. While this may seem brief, I’ve gained a wealth of experience. London thrives with energy, not only due to its varied living arrangements but also thanks to its dynamic communities. Students have numerous options readily…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for 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 anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was on the brink of commencing my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Stepping into the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Postgraduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although nine months might seem brief, I’ve gained several observations throughout this period. London buzzes with life, not solely for its wide array of living arrangements but also for its rich array of…
Read moreInvestigating Creativity: My Perspectives on the Research Laboratory Experience at Imperial College London
Written by Ashima Khanna, MSc Applied Biosciences and Biotechnology As I began my Master’s journey in Applied Bioscience and Biotechnology, I was captivated by Imperial College London, a premier research institution. With a fervor for scientific exploration and an ambition to enhance biotechnology, I became part of a research lab at Imperial. In this piece,…
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) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was anxious, frightened, and uncertain about what was to come. I was on the verge of beginning my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Plunging into the unknown wasn’t precisely the type of thing my…
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) Ten months back, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of embarking on my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously timid…
Read moreLocating Your New Accommodation in London as a Graduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. in Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Having recently marked nine months in London, I’ve gained various insights, despite it not being a long time. London is an energetic metropolis, rich in accommodation choices and a tapestry of communities. Students can select from a broad range of options. Both dormitory-style and…
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