By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Approximately ten months ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was about to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not something my formerly shy self was used to….
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of residing in London. While it may not seem lengthy, my experience has been enriching. London is dynamic, providing a range of housing options and communities. Students can choose from various possibilities, including student residences and private lodgings such as…
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 was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was about to embark on my academic journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Immersing myself in the unfamiliar wasn’t exactly the norm for…
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 completed nine months of residency in London. Though it may not be a lengthy time, I’ve derived several observations. London is a vibrant metropolis, distinguished not only by its wide range of housing choices but also by its multicultural neighborhoods. Students…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) In October 2022, a mere ten months ago, I was overcome with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what awaited me. I was on the verge of embarking on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a fresh student. Engaging with the unknown was not something my…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Scholar
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. While this may not seem like a long time, I have gathered several insights. London is a vibrant city, not only because of its range of housing options but also due to its multicultural communities. Students…
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 back, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future. I stood on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not something my formerly timid and introverted…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering I’ve now completed nine months of residing in London. Although it’s not an extensive period, my insights have grown considerably. London is a vibrant metropolis, not only due to its varied housing options but also because of its communities. Students have numerous nearby choices. Both…
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 found myself overwhelmed with nerves, anxiety, 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. Diving into the unknown was not something my previously…
Read moreLocating 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 mark in London. Although my time here has been brief, the experience has been enlightening. London pulsates with energy, reflected not only in its varied housing offerings but in its rich communities. Students can access a multitude of choices right…
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