Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I felt anxious and uncertain about what lay ahead as I embarked on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Jumping into the unknown was not something my previously reserved self was used to. Looking back now,…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I completed nine months of living in London. While this duration isn’t extensive, I’ve accumulated some valuable observations. London is a dynamic city, notable not only for its varied housing choices but also for its spirited communities. Students have a wealth of…
Read moreDos and Don’ts in 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 anxious and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously reserved self was…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I completed nine months of my stay in London. While it may seem like a brief period, I have gained a substantial amount of insight. London is a dynamic city, providing a wide array of housing types and lively neighborhoods. Students can…
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 was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was on the brink of embarking on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Immersing myself into the unfamiliar was not something my previously…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I have completed nine months of residing in London. While this may not seem like a lengthy period, I have acquired several observations. London is vibrant, not only for its wide range of living arrangements but also for its multicultural communities. Students are presented…
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) Ten months back, in October 2022, I felt anxious, fearful, and uncertain about the future. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Diving straight in wasn’t a scenario my previously timid and reserved self was used…
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 celebrated my nine-month milestone of residing in London. While this period might seem brief, I have gained a wealth of experience. London is a dynamic metropolis, celebrated not only for its varied housing choices but also for its vibrant communities. 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) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not something my typically shy and…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Postgraduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of residing in London. While it may not seem extensive, I have gained some insights. London is lively, not only for its varied housing options but also for its vibrant communities. Students have numerous opportunities readily available. Both student-dedicated housing…
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