Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty regarding my future. I was on the verge of commencing my studies in Materials Science and Engineering as an incoming freshman. Stepping into the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I marked nine months of residing in London. Although it might not appear extensive, I’ve gained quite some knowledge. London is a vibrant metropolis, not only for its wide range of housing options but also for its varied communities. Students have a…
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) In October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty about the journey ahead. I was preparing to begin my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into uncharted territory was not something my previously introverted self was used to. Looking back…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Scholar
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I completed nine months of living in London. Though it’s a brief time, I’ve gathered various experiences. London is dynamic, not just in its range of housing options but also in its multicultural communities. Students have ample alternatives available. Both student residences…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts of Year One: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was about to embark on my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Exploring the unknown wasn’t something my formerly shy and reserved self…
Read moreLocating Your New Abode 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 it’s a relatively short period, I’ve gathered quite a bit of knowledge. London is a dynamic metropolis, renowned not just for its varied housing alternatives but also for its lively community spirit. Students…
Read moreDos and Don’ts of the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was filled with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Plunging 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 completed nine months of my stay in London. Although this may seem brief, I have gathered some observations. London is a dynamic metropolis, providing a wide array of living arrangements and varied communities. Students have a plethora of options available. Both…
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 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. Embarking on this new adventure was not something my previously quiet…
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 my stay in London. While this duration may seem brief, I have gained significant insights during this period. London is a vibrant metropolis, distinguished not only by its variety of housing options but also by its eclectic…
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