Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months back, in October 2022, I was filled with nervousness, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Jumping into the unknown was not something my previously reserved and…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I have completed nine months in London. While this may not seem extensive, I have gained substantial insights. London is a vibrant metropolis, characterized not just by its plethora of housing options but also by its multicultural communities. Students find a wealth of choices…
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 found myself overwhelmed with nerves, anxiety, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my previously…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Scholar
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I’ve hit the nine-month mark of my time in London. While this may not seem like a long duration, I’ve gained a lot of insights. London is a bustling metropolis, renowned not only for its wide array of housing options but also for its…
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) In October 2022, ten months ago, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, trepidation, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was set to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Immersing myself in the unfamiliar was not typical for my previously shy…
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 marked my nine-month anniversary of residing in London. Although this may not seem extensive, I’ve gathered various observations. London is a dynamic city, distinguished not only by its wide-ranging accommodation choices but also by its lively communities. Students have ample options…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the First 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 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…
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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…
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