Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was about to start my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my prior shy and reserved…
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Read moreDos and Don’ts of the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Composed by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was on the verge of beginning my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Plunging into unfamiliar territory was not something my previously introverted…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering A few days back, I reached the milestone of nine months residing in London. While nine months may not seem extensive, I’ve absorbed a considerable amount during this period. London is a dynamic metropolis, renowned not just for its myriad accommodation choices but also for…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the First 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 regarding the future. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Embracing the unfamiliar was not something my formerly shy and reserved self…
Read moreLocating 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 may not be an extended duration, I have gleaned several insights throughout this time. London is a vibrant metropolis, not just for its myriad housing choices but also for its multicultural communities. Students…
Read moreDo’s 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 the future. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Stepping into the unknown was not something my formerly reserved self was used to….
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Postgraduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Having recently completed nine months in London, I’ve gained a few perspectives despite this being a relatively short time. This vibrant city is not only characterized by its extensive housing options but also by the myriad of communities that inhabit it. Students find themselves with…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained from My Experience as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious, frightened, and unsure 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 shy and reserved self…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of living in London. Although this period may not be long, I’ve gathered some perspectives along the way. London is an energetic city, renowned not only for its varied living arrangements but also for its dynamic communities. Students have a…
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