Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months back, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the cusp of starting my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously reserved…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I celebrated the nine-month mark of my stay in London. While my time here has been relatively brief, I have gathered some valuable experiences. London is an energetic metropolis, providing a diverse range of housing alternatives and bustling communities. Students can select…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts of the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I was filled with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a fresh student. Embarking on this unfamiliar journey was not something my formerly…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated my nine-month milestone in London. Although it’s not an extensive period, I have gained considerable insights. London buzzes with life, providing an abundance of housing options and dynamic communities. Students have diverse selections available, including student residences and private lodgings featuring ensuite…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts of the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Around ten months ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious, frightened, and unsure about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of commencing my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Plunging into the deep end was not something my previously timid and…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Graduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I completed nine months of residing in London. Although this timeframe may not seem extensive, I have accumulated some knowledge. London is a bustling metropolis, providing a vast selection of housing options and dynamic communities. Students have a multitude of choices available…
Read moreDos 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 ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was about to begin my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar wasn’t something my previously shy and reserved persona was…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Graduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering A few days ago, it marked the conclusion of nine months since my relocation to London. Although nine months may not seem like a considerable amount of time, I’ve gained significant insights throughout this period. London is a bustling metropolis, not solely for its varied…
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 uncertainty regarding 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 unfamiliar wasn’t something my formerly shy and…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I marked nine months of residing in London. Though this time frame isn’t long, I’ve gained some perspectives. London is a dynamic city, not only due to its vast selection of housing options but also its varied communities. Students have an abundance of choices…
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