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 on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Embracing the unfamiliar 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 hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although this may not be an extended duration, I have gleaned several insights throughout this time. London is a vibrant metropolis, not just for its myriad housing choices but also for its multicultural communities. Students…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious and uncertain about the future. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Stepping into the unknown was not something my formerly reserved self was used to….
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Having recently completed nine months in London, I’ve gained a few perspectives despite this being a relatively short time. This vibrant city is not only characterized by its extensive housing options but also by the myriad of communities that inhabit it. Students find themselves with…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious, frightened, and unsure about what lay ahead. I was about to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously shy and reserved 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 completed nine months of living in London. Although this period may not be long, I’ve gathered some perspectives along the way. London is an energetic city, renowned not only for its varied living arrangements but also for its dynamic communities. Students have a…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, apprehension, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was on the verge of commencing my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Diving into the unfamiliar was not something my formerly shy and introverted…
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 nine months of residing in London. Although this duration might seem brief, I’ve acquired some valuable perspectives. London is a vibrant metropolis, distinguished by its myriad accommodation options and eclectic communities. Students are presented with a wide range of choices….
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts in the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months back, in October 2022, I found myself anxious, fearful, and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Embracing the unknown was not something my previously timid and reserved self was…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. in Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Having recently completed nine months of residing in London, I’ve gathered some observations during this time. London is a dynamic city, presenting a plethora of housing options and active communities. Students find themselves with various choices, including student residences and private living arrangements featuring…
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