Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, 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 first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously shy and…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. Although it may not seem extensive, I have acquired several insights throughout this time. London is an energetic city, not only for its extensive range of accommodation options but also owing to its varied communities. Students…
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Authored by Ashima Khanna, MSc in Applied Biosciences and Biotechnology My journey towards a Master’s in Applied Bioscience and Biotechnology brought me to Imperial College London, a leading research institution. Driven by a passion for scientific progress and biotechnology, I became part of a research laboratory at Imperial. In this narrative, I detail my thrilling…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although this timeframe is brief, I’ve acquired some understanding. London is a bustling metropolis, characterized not just by its variety of housing choices but also by its dynamic communities. Students have a wealth…
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 prior, in October 2022, 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 first-year student. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my formerly shy…
Read moreLocating 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 living in London. Though it may not be an extensive period, I’ve acquired some valuable perspectives during this time. London is a dynamic city, offering a vast array of housing choices and multicultural communities. Students have a plethora of…
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) Just ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Plunging into the unfamiliar was something my previously introverted self…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated my nine-month milestone of residing in London. Though nine months may not seem extensive, I have gained several insights during this period. London is a vibrant metropolis, notable not only for its varied housing options but also for its diverse communities. Students…
Read moreDos and Don’ts of the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Back in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my Materials Science and Engineering degree as a freshman. Embracing the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid and reserved self was used to….
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. in Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I completed my ninth month residing in London. Although this may not seem lengthy, I have gained some valuable perspectives. London is a dynamic metropolis, not only for its myriad housing options but also for its varied communities. Students have a…
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