Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) In October 2022, ten months ago, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. My journey into the realm of Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student was about to commence. Venturing into the unfamiliar was certainly not typical for my…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I completed nine months of my life in London. While it may not seem like a lengthy period, I’ve gained considerable insights. London is a vibrant metropolis, presenting a plethora of housing choices and multicultural communities. Students have numerous options available, spanning…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Around 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 freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously 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 hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although this might not seem like an extensive duration, I have acquired various insights throughout this time. London is a bustling metropolis, distinguished not only by its varied living arrangements but also by…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts During 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 anxious, fearful, and uncertain about what awaited me. I was on the brink of commencing my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Daring to dive into unfamiliarity wasn’t something my previously shy and…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. in Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I marked nine months of living in London. Although it’s not a long time, I’ve acquired some valuable perspectives. London is a bustling metropolis, presenting a wealth of housing choices and energetic communities. Students have a plethora of options available to them. Both…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts of 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 felt anxiety and uncertainty regarding 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 unfamiliar territory for my previously reserved self. Now,…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Scholar
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I hit the nine-month mark of residing in London. Although it’s not a lengthy duration, I have gathered some valuable experiences. London is an energetic metropolis, not only because of its wide range of living arrangements but also its multicultural populace. 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) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, trepidation, and uncertainty regarding the journey ahead. I was on the verge of commencing my studies in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not a feat my…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Having recently completed nine months in London, I’ve acquired a few observations during this period. This vibrant city is not just notable for its range of living arrangements but also for its multicultural environments. Students have an array of options available. Both student residences and…
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