Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I was filled with anxiety and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my formerly shy and…
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By Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of residing in London. While this duration might not appear extensive, I have accumulated some experiences throughout this period. London is a vibrant metropolis, renowned for its varied housing options as well as its multicultural communities. Students have a plethora of…
Read moreDos and Don’ts During the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Learner
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 about to begin my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar was something my previously timid and reserved nature…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of residing in London. Although this isn’t an extensive period, I’ve acquired considerable insights. London is a vibrant metropolis, not solely for its varied housing arrangements but also for its multicultural populace. Students are presented with a multitude of options….
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I was filled with anxiety and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not something my earlier timid self was…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Graduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. While that isn’t significant in terms of time, I’ve gathered a few insights along the way. London is a dynamic metropolis, notable not only for its varied housing choices but also its lively…
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 was overwhelmed with nerves, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously shy 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. Although it isn’t a lengthy duration, I’ve gained some valuable perspectives. London is a vibrant metropolis, not only for its wide array of living arrangements but also for its rich mix of communities. Students…
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) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about my 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 not something my once-timid and…
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 hit the nine-month mark of residing in London. Although this period may seem brief, I’ve gained a wealth of experience. London is a bustling metropolis, characterized not only by its varied living arrangements but also by its dynamic communities. Students have…
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