Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I found myself anxious, frightened, and unsure about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of commencing my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. The thought of stepping into the unknown was foreign to my…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of residence in London. While this duration may not be extensive, I’ve acquired several insights. London is a dynamic city, characterized not only by its varied housing options but also by its communities. Students enjoy numerous choices right at their…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months have passed since October 2022, a time when I was filled with anxiety and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Immersing myself in unfamiliar territory was not something…
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 celebrated nine months of residing in London. This may not be an extensive period, but I’ve gained significant insights. London is a vibrant metropolis, known not only for its range of housing options but also for its eclectic communities. Students can…
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 was overwhelmed with apprehension, anxiety, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was on the brink of starting my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Embracing the unfamiliar was not something my former shy and…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of residing in London. Though this period isn’t extensive, I’ve gained considerable insights. London is a vibrant metropolis, not only for its varied living arrangements but also for its communities. Students have numerous options readily available, with both student housing…
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 ambiguity 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 timid and reserved…
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 celebrated nine months of residing in London. Though this isn’t an extensive period, I’ve absorbed a number of insights. London is a vibrant metropolis, not only for its varied housing options but also for its communities. Students have abundant choices right…
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 back, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously introverted…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of residing in London. Though this might not appear lengthy, I’ve gained substantial knowledge. London is an energetic metropolis, providing a diverse array of housing options and dynamic communities. Students have multiple choices available, including student residences and private lodgings…
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