Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was filled with nervousness, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead as I prepared to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a novice student. Venturing into the unfamiliar wasn’t something my formerly shy and reserved…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. Although it may not seem lengthy, I’ve acquired some valuable perspectives. London is a vibrant metropolis, offering not only a wide range of housing alternatives but also a rich tapestry of communities. Students have ample options…
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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 first-year student. Engaging in something unfamiliar was uncharacteristic for my formerly reserved self. Looking back on the last academic…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I completed nine months of residing in London. Although this period may seem brief, I have acquired several perspectives. London is an energetic city, not only due to its wide array of housing options but also because of its multicultural population. Students…
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 regarding what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Facing the unknown was not something my once-timid and reserved nature…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Scholar
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I marked my nine-month milestone of living in London. Although this duration may seem brief, I have gained valuable observations. London is a dynamic metropolis, presenting a vast array of housing options and lively neighborhoods. Students have a multitude of choices available….
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts in the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I found myself feeling anxious, fearful, and unsure about the future. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Immersing myself in the unknown was not something my previously shy…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Graduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. While this may seem brief, I’ve gained a substantial amount of knowledge. London is an energetic metropolis, characterized by its varied living arrangements and dynamic communities. Students have a plethora of options available…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts of the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Learner
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 on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was far from what my previously…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Graduate 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 isn’t extensive, I’ve gathered some perspectives throughout this time. London is a vibrant city, known not just for its wide selection of living arrangements but also for its multicultural communities. Students have…
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