Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Around ten months ago, in October 2022, I was filled with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously introverted…
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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 extensive, I’ve gained some valuable perspectives. London is a vibrant metropolis, not solely for its variety of living arrangements but also for its lively communities. Students are presented with numerous…
Read moreDos and Don’ts of the Initial 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 brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Embracing the unknown was not something my formerly shy and…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although this period isn’t particularly lengthy, I’ve gathered a few observations along the way. London is an energetic metropolis, distinguished not only by its varied lodging choices but also by its rich tapestry…
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 back, in October 2022, I found myself filled with anxiety and uncertainty about the future. I was set to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unfamiliar was something my formerly reserved self wasn’t used…
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. While this may not seem extensive, I have gained a substantial amount of knowledge. London is a dynamic city, known for its eclectic housing choices as well as its vibrant communities. Students have numerous…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts from Year One: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Back in October 2022, ten months ago, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my Materials Science and Engineering degree as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not something my formerly timid…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. Although this may not be an extensive period, I have gained considerable insight. London is a vibrant metropolis, renowned not only for its varied living arrangements but also for its dynamic communities. Students have a plethora…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts in the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months back, in October 2022, I felt anxious and uncertain about beginning my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Engaging in something unfamiliar wasn’t characteristic of my previously reserved nature. Looking back on the past academic year, I recognize a path of…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I reached the milestone of nine months in London. Although it may seem brief, I have gathered considerable experience. London is a lively city with a wide range of housing options and communities. Students can choose from various types of living arrangements, including student…
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