Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I found myself overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was set to embark on my academic journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my previously…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I marked nine months of residing in London. Though it may not seem like a lengthy period, I’ve absorbed quite a lot. London is a vibrant city, not only due to its varied housing options but also because of its multicultural communities. Students have…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for Year One: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Approximately ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, fear, and uncertainty regarding my future. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously shy 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. Although this period may seem brief, I have gathered some valuable observations along the way. London is a dynamic city, not only due to its wide array of housing options but also because of…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts in the First Year: Insights I’ve Gained as a Materials Science Student
Composed by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) In October 2022, I found myself overwhelmed with nerves, apprehensions, and uncertainties regarding what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Encountering the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid and introverted nature was…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Scholar
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I achieved the milestone of nine months residing in London. Although this duration may not seem extensive, I have accumulated several observations. London is a vibrant metropolis, not only due to its wide range of housing options but also thanks to its multicultural neighborhoods….
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) October 2022 marked a time when I was overwhelmed with feelings of anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about the future. I was on the brink of starting my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a newcomer. Plunging into an unfamiliar setting was far from what my…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I completed nine months of living in London. While this duration may seem brief, I have derived several lessons. London is an energetic city, characterized not just by its wide range of housing options but also by its eclectic communities. There are…
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 experienced feelings of anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid…
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. While that duration might appear brief, the learning has been substantial. London is a dynamic metropolis, famed not only for its varied housing options but also for its lively communities. Students have a plethora…
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