Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious, fearful, and unsure about what lay ahead. 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 timid and introverted…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I marked my ninth month residing in London. Though it might not seem extensive, I’ve gained a wealth of knowledge. London is a bustling metropolis, providing a variety of housing arrangements and dynamic communities. Students have numerous options, ranging from student residences…
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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 my future. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Embracing the unknown was not something my previously introverted and reserved…
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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. Though this period may seem brief, I have gathered some valuable observations. London is an energetic metropolis, celebrated not just for its varied housing options but also for its lively communities. Students are presented…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts of the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months back, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, trepidation, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Embracing the unfamiliar was quite foreign to my previously introverted…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I marked nine months of residing in London. While it may not seem lengthy, I’ve acquired a wealth of insights. London pulses with life, not just due to its array of housing possibilities but also because of its dynamic communities. Students have a multitude…
Read moreDos 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 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 quiet…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering I have recently completed nine months of residing in London. Though it may seem brief, I’ve gathered some insights. London thrives as a bustling metropolis, not only due to its multitude of housing options but also because of its dynamic communities. Students have a wealth…
Read moreDos 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 prior, in October 2022, I experienced feelings of anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a fresh student. Engaging with the unfamiliar was not typical for my once…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Having recently completed nine months in London, I’ve acquired a fair amount of knowledge even if it’s not a long duration. The city pulses with energy, providing numerous housing alternatives and dynamic communities. Students find themselves with an abundance of options. Student residences and private…
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