By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious, fearful, and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid and reserved nature was…
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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 duration is not particularly long, I’ve acquired several perspectives. London is a vibrant metropolis, recognized not only for its varied housing alternatives but also for its eclectic communities. Students have a plethora of options…
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Contributed by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months back, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was on the verge of commencing my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Embracing the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid and introverted…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. While it might not appear as a lengthy stay, I’ve accumulated some knowledge during this time. London is a vibrant metropolis, not only for its extensive range of housing options but also for its multicultural…
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 was overwhelmed with anxiety, trepidation, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Plunging into the unfamiliar was not a scenario my previously…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I celebrated the nine-month mark of my residence in London. While this duration might not seem lengthy, I have acquired several observations throughout this period. London is a vibrant metropolis, notable not only for its wide-ranging accommodation choices but also for its…
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) Around ten months ago, in October 2022, I was filled with anxiety and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was beginning my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Embracing the unfamiliar was not something my formerly shy self was used to. 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 this period is brief, I have gained substantial insights. London is an energetic city, notable not only for its range of living arrangements but also for its inclusive neighborhoods. Students have an abundance…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts in the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously timid and…
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 marked my nine-month milestone in London. While this duration may seem brief, I have gained significant insights. London is a vibrant metropolis, known not only for its wide array of housing options but also for its rich mix of communities. Students…
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