Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with 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. Embarking on this unfamiliar journey was not something my previously timid and introverted self was used to. Looking back…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I marked nine months of residing in London. While it isn’t a lengthy period, I’ve gained some insights. London is a vibrant city, acclaimed not only for its varied housing options but also for its communities. Students have numerous alternatives at their doorstep. Both…
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) Nearly 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 degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a newcomer. Embracing the unfamiliar was not something my formerly timid and reserved…
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 residing in London. While this might not be a lengthy duration, I have gathered several observations throughout this time. London is an energetic metropolis, notable not just for its wide range of living arrangements but also for…
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) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I felt anxious and uncertain about the path ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Embracing the unknown was not something my once timid self was familiar with….
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 celebrated reaching the nine-month milestone of my stay in London. While it may not seem extensive, I have gathered several observations during this time. London is a vibrant metropolis, not solely for its varied housing alternatives but also for the thriving…
Read moreDos and Don’ts in the First 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 nerves, anxiety, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was about to start my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not something my naturally shy and introverted…
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 anniversary of residing in London. While this duration isn’t extensive, I have gained some valuable perspectives. London is a vibrant metropolis, distinguished not only by its plethora of housing choices but also by its varied communities. Students have…
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 felt anxious and uncertain about what lay ahead. As I was about to start my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student, venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my previously reserved self was used to….
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Scholar
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of residing in London. Although it’s not an extensive period, I’ve gathered some perspectives. London is an energetic city, not only for its varied lodging options but also for its communities. Students have a multitude of choices right at their…
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