Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, apprehension, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was about to start my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not something my formerly shy and reserved…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I marked nine months of residing in London. While this may not be a long time, I’ve garnered several observations. London is a vibrant metropolis, not solely for its array of housing options but also for its multifaceted communities. Students are afforded…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Almost a year ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I marked my nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although this period may seem brief, I’ve gathered several observations. London is an energetic metropolis, characterized not just by its wide range of housing possibilities but also its multicultural societies. Students find themselves…
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) 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. Embracing the unknown was something my previously reserved self was not used to. Reflecting…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Lately, I’ve celebrated nine months of residency in London. Though it may sound brief, I’ve acquired a wealth of knowledge. London is a dynamic metropolis, renowned not only for its variety of housing options but also for its lively communities. Students have numerous selections available…
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 verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously timid and introverted…
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. While it’s a brief period, I’ve gained considerable insight. London is an energetic metropolis, providing a vast array of housing options and varied communities. Students have an abundance of choices available to them. Both student housing…
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) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the brink of embarking on my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Embracing the unknown was not something my former shy and…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Postgraduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated my nine-month milestone in London. While this duration may seem brief, I’ve gained significant insights. London is lively, not only for its varied living arrangements but also for its vibrant communities. Students have various options readily available. Both student lodgings and private…
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