Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was just about to commence my studies in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unfamiliar wasn’t something my previously timid and…
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. Though it may seem brief, I have gained a wealth of experience. London is a bustling metropolis, presenting a variety of housing alternatives and dynamic communities. Students find ample selections right at their doorstep,…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
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 brink 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…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Graduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. While it’s not an extensive timeframe, I’ve gained considerable insights. London is an energetic metropolis, not only for its varied housing choices but also for its vibrant communities. Students have a wealth of alternatives available. Both…
Read moreDos and Don’ts During the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty 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 timid and…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Postgraduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. While this timespan may seem brief, I’ve accumulated several observations. London is a bustling metropolis, not only due to its varied housing selections but also because of its dynamic communities. Students have a…
Read moreDos and Don’ts in the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Back 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 first-year student. Embracing the unknown was not something my formerly shy…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. While nine months may seem brief, I’ve gained valuable insights during this time. London is an energetic city, not only because of its varied housing options but also due to its lively communities. Students have…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts in the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Authored by Dawson La, Master of Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering Just ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a newcomer. Venturing into the unknown was not something…
Read moreIdentifying Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Scholar
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering A few days ago, it marked nine months since my relocation to London. Although this may not seem like a long duration, there’s much I have absorbed. London is an energetic city, characterized not just by its wide range of housing options but also by…
Read more