Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I was filled 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. Embracing the unfamiliar was not something my previously introverted and…
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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 this may not seem extensive, I’ve gained a considerable amount of knowledge. London is a vibrant metropolis, rich not only in its wide array of housing options but also in its multicultural communities….
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) A decade ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, trepidation, and uncertainty regarding 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 formerly timid and…
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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 it’s a brief duration, my experiences have been substantial. London is a vibrant metropolis, presenting a variety of housing options and a multitude of communities. Students have an abundance of choices, from student…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts of the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I was filled with anxiety, fear, and doubt regarding the future as I got ready to embark on my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously introverted 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 celebrated reaching nine months of residing in London. Though it might not appear extensive, I’ve acquired a lot of insights. London is a dynamic metropolis, not only for its wide-ranging housing selections but also for its vibrant communities. Students encounter multiple…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Reflecting back ten months to October 2022, I was feeling anxious, fearful, and uncertain about what was to come as I prepared to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Diving into the unknown wasn’t something my previously introverted and…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Scholar
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of residing in London. While it’s not an extended period, I have gleaned some insights. London is an energetic metropolis, notable not only for its varied housing options but also for its communities. Students can find a multitude of choices…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Learner
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) In October 2022, ten months ago, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of commencing my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not typical for my formerly shy…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Graduate 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 it may not seem like a long span, I have gathered a few observations. London is a vibrant metropolis, known not just for its array of living arrangements but also for its…
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