Authored by Dawson La, Master of Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering Approximately 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 newcomer. Venturing into the unknown was not something my…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Having recently completed nine months of residing in London, I acknowledge that while this may not be a lengthy period, it has offered me valuable experiences. London is a dynamic metropolis, characterized not only by its plethora of housing choices but also by its multicultural…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts of the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety and doubt regarding the future. I was on the verge of starting my Materials Science and Engineering degree as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not familiar territory for my previously timid self. Looking…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I marked nine months of residing in London. While it may not seem extensive, I have gathered some valuable observations. London boasts a vibrant atmosphere, not only due to its wide range of living arrangements but also because of its communities. Nearby,…
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Authored by Ashima Khanna, MSc Applied Biosciences and Biotechnology As I began my Master’s degree in Applied Bioscience and Biotechnology, Imperial College London caught my attention as a premier research institution. Driven by a passion for scientific exploration and a wish to progress in biotechnology, I became part of a research lab at Imperial. In…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts of the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Around ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was about to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Plunging into the unfamiliar was certainly not something my formerly shy…
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 prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Immersing myself in uncharted territory was not something my previously timid…
Read moreLocating 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 in London. Although nine months may seem brief, I’ve acquired a wealth of knowledge. London is a dynamic city, not only due to its extensive accommodation choices but also because of its varied communities. Students have an abundance of options…
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 felt anxious, afraid, and uncertain about what awaited me as I prepared to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Diving into the deep end was not something my previously timid and…
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 hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although it may not appear lengthy, I’ve acquired several insights during this duration. London is a vibrant metropolis, presenting a vast array of housing options and multicultural neighborhoods. Students have numerous alternatives at their…
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