Dos and Don’ts of the First Year: Insights from My Journey as a Materials Science Student

**Thoughts on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Ten months ago, back in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, uncertainty, and self-doubt regarding what was to come. I was on the verge of commencing my first year of [Materials Science and Engineering](https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/materials-science-engineering-meng/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=mra-blogs&utm_content=link) at Imperial…

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Locating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student

**Discovering a Home in London: My Journey and Reflections** *By Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* It’s been nine months since I relocated to London, and although it may not seem like an extensive period, I’ve gained significant insights into living in this vibrant city. London boasts a wide array of housing options…

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Lower Body Strength Circuit Workout Class

### Lower Body Strength Circuit Workout This 45-minute lower body strength circuit workout only requires one heavy weight (like a dumbbell or kettlebell) and an optional resistance band loop. The session features a guided warm-up and cool-down, with no jumping included. It’s also easy to adjust—just use a lighter weight if needed—making it suitable for…

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25-Minute Glutes & Hip Flexibility Routine

— ### Hip Mobility & Glute Strengthening Class I have another mobility session lined up for you! If you happened to miss the last one that dealt with shoulder mobility, you can find it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we’re concentrating on hip mobility while also activating and strengthening the glutes. If you appreciate this kind of workout,…

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Dos and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights from My Journey as a Materials Science Student

**Thoughts on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Ten months ago, during October 2022, I was engulfed in nerves, uncertainty, and doubt about the future. I was on the verge of commencing my first year in [Materials Science and Engineering](https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/materials-science-engineering-meng/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=mra-blogs&utm_content=link) at Imperial College London. As…

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Discovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student

**Exploring Student Housing in London: My Journey** *By Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Nearly nine months ago, I relocated to London, and although that may not appear to be a lengthy duration, I have acquired extensive knowledge about residing in this vibrant city. London stands out not only for its rich diversity…

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Lower Body Strength Circuit Workout Session

### Lower Body Strength Circuit Workout This 45-minute lower body strength circuit session requires only one heavy weight (a dumbbell or kettlebell) and an optional resistance band loop. As always, the workout features a guided warm-up and cool-down. No jumping is involved, and modifications are simple—just opt for a lighter weight if necessary. This workout…

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25-Minute Glutes & Hip Flexibility Routine

Here’s an alternative version of your article that conveys the same message but features a different structure and phrasing: — ### Glutes & Hip Mobility Workout I have another mobility session lined up for you! If you didn’t catch the previous class dedicated to shoulder mobility, make sure to take a look at it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/)….

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Dos and Don’ts for Your First Year: Insights Gained from My Journey as a Materials Science Student

**Reflections on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, uncertainty, and apprehension about what awaited me. I was on the verge of starting my first year in [Materials Science and Engineering](https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/materials-science-engineering-meng/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=mra-blogs&utm_content=link) at Imperial College London….

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Discovering Your New Residence in London as a Graduate Student

**Discovering a Home in London: My Journey and Observations** *By Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* It has been nine months since I relocated to London, and while that duration might appear brief, I have acquired significant knowledge about the city’s housing scene. London is an active and varied metropolis, providing an extensive…

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