Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Around ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, anxiety, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Diving into the unknown wasn’t something my formerly shy and…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I completed nine months of living in London. While this duration may seem short, I’ve accumulated some valuable observations. London is a vibrant metropolis, distinguished not only by its various housing options but also its multicultural communities. Students have a plethora of…
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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 on the brink of commencing my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Diving into the unknown was not something my formerly shy…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Having recently completed nine months in London, I’ve gained substantial insights. This bustling city presents a diverse range of living arrangements and dynamic communities. Students have a plethora of selections available. Both student residences and private rentals feature options such as ensuite and suite bathrooms,…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Around ten months back, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Diving into the unknown was not something my previously shy…
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 the completion of nine months of residing in London. Although this duration may appear brief, I have gained considerable insights during this period. London is an energetic metropolis, not only due to its array of living arrangements but also because of its…
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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I reached the nine-month mark of living in London. While this isn’t an extensive period, I’ve gathered some insights. London is a lively city, not just in terms of its varied accommodation options but also due to its diverse communities. Students have numerous choices…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I felt anxious and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Embracing the unknown was not an experience my previously reserved self was familiar with. Looking…
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 nine months of residing in London. Although it’s not a lengthy duration, I have gathered various insights. London is a dynamic city, providing a broad spectrum of housing choices and lively communities. Students have a wealth of options available to…
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 was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Embracing the unknown wasn’t something my formerly introverted self was used to….
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