Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a newcomer. Venturing into the unfamiliar wasn’t exactly what my previously shy and…
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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 may not seem lengthy, I’ve accumulated several observations. London is a dynamic city, presenting a vast range of housing options and vibrant communities. Students have a multitude of alternatives available to them, including…
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 prior, in October 2022, I experienced feelings of anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of commencing my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously shy and…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although this duration may not seem long, I have gathered various observations. London is an energetic metropolis, providing a plethora of housing choices and dynamic communities. Students can choose from an abundance of options. Both…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Learner
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Just ten months ago, in October 2022, I was filled with nerves, fear, and uncertainty about what was to come. I was on the verge of starting my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Plunging into the unknown was not something my previously…
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 my nine-month anniversary of residing in London. Though it may appear brief, I have gathered some wisdom throughout this period. London is a bustling metropolis, providing an array of housing choices and varied communities. Students have many options available, including…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty about 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 not something my previously timid and reserved…
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 my stay in London. Although it may not appear extensive, I’ve gathered some valuable observations during this period. London is a dynamic city, presenting a broad range of accommodations and lively communities. Students have a plethora…
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, trepidation, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a fresh student. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously introverted and…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Postgraduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I hit the nine-month mark of my stay in London. Though it may not seem long, I have gained a substantial amount of knowledge. London is a dynamic metropolis, known for its varied living arrangements as well as its lively communities. Students have an…
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