Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overcome 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. Immersing myself in the unknown was not something my previously introverted…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I completed nine months in London. Although it’s a relatively short period, I’ve gained valuable insights. London is an energetic metropolis, presenting a variety of housing types and communities. Students can choose from several options, including student accommodations and private residences featuring…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly ten months ago, 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 unfamiliar was not a usual endeavor for…
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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. Although this duration isn’t extensive, I’ve gathered some valuable experiences along the way. London is a bustling metropolis, not just for its varied housing choices but also for its lively communities. Students have an abundance…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for Year One: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Back in October 2022, ten months ago, I was overwhelmed with nerves, fear, and uncertainty regarding what the future might bring. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was far from familiar…
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 this period is not particularly extensive, I’ve gathered some valuable perspectives. London is a vibrant metropolis, not only for its wide range of living arrangements but also for its rich tapestry of communities….
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 filled with anxiety and uncertainty about embarking on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Plunging into the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid self was used to. Looking back now, I recognize…
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 milestone of residing in London. While this may not seem like an extensive duration, it has afforded me several revelations. London is a bustling metropolis, renowned not only for its varied housing selections but also for its dynamic…
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) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was preparing to start my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid and reserved self…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Abode in London as a Master’s Scholar
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering A few days ago, I reached the nine-month mark in London. While nine months may not seem extensive, I have gained a great deal of knowledge during this period. London is an energetic city, notable not only for its variety of housing choices but also…
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