Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I experienced a whirlwind of nerves, apprehension, and uncertainty regarding my future. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Immersing myself in the unknown was not something my formerly shy…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering A few days back, I reached the milestone of nine months residing in London. Although nine months may seem brief, I’ve gathered some insights during this period. London is a lively metropolis, notable not only for its varied housing choices but also for its communities….
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Learner
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Back in October 2022, ten months ago, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, trepidation, and skepticism about what lay ahead. As a first-year student, I was about to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not a scenario my formerly…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Graduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I completed nine months of residing in London. While this might not seem like a long time, I’ve gathered some valuable experiences. London is an energetic metropolis, featuring a wide variety of living arrangements and dynamic communities. Students have a plethora of…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts of the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Looking back ten months to October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty regarding the future. As I prepared to embark on my journey as a first-year student in Materials Science and Engineering, stepping into the unfamiliar was a challenge for my previously timid and…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of residing in London. Although nine months may not seem extensive, I’ve gained a substantial amount of knowledge. London is an energetic city, characterized not only by its varied living arrangements but also by its dynamic communities. Students have a…
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 found myself overwhelmed with nerves, anxiety, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was foreign to my typically shy…
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 my nine-month milestone in London. While it might not seem lengthy, I’ve gained a wealth of knowledge. London is a dynamic metropolis, noted not only for its array of housing options but also for its energetic communities. Students find numerous…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
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 journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Embracing the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid 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. While this may not seem like a substantial duration, I have gleaned a fair amount of knowledge. London is a bustling metropolis, not only for its range of housing choices but also for its…
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