By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Looking back ten months to October 2022, I felt anxious, frightened, and unsure about what lay ahead. I was on the brink of starting my journey as a first-year student in Materials Science and Engineering. Such a significant move was not something my previously shy and introverted…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I completed nine months of residing in London. Although this period may seem brief, I’ve gained a wealth of experience. London is a vibrant metropolis, known not only for its variety of living arrangements but also for its eclectic communities. Students have…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was about to commence my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid and reserved self was…
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 marked my nine-month milestone of residing in London. While this may not seem like a lengthy period, I have gained significant insights. London is a vibrant metropolis, not only due to its wide range of housing alternatives but also because of…
Read moreDo’s 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 experienced feelings of anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about 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 was not something my previously timid…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. While it may appear brief, I’ve garnered some valuable perspectives during this period. London is an energetic metropolis, not only in regard to its varied lodging options but also its multifaceted communities. Students have a…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for Your 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, apprehension, and uncertainty regarding what was ahead. I was about to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Embracing the unfamiliar was not something my formerly 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 hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although this duration may not seem extensive, I’ve acquired various insights throughout my time here. London is a vibrant city, not just for its array of housing choices but also for its multicultural communities. Students…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Ten months prior, in October 2022, I felt anxious and uncertain about the future as I embarked on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my previously reserved self was used to. Looking back now, I recognize a year bursting with personal development, obstacles, and…
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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. Although this timeframe may seem brief, I’ve gained considerable insights. London is a vibrant metropolis, distinguished not only by its range of housing choices but also its various communities. Students enjoy ample options right…
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