By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months 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 unfamiliar was a drastic change for my previously timid…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. in Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I completed nine months of living in London. While the duration seems brief, I’ve acquired several perspectives throughout this period. London is an energetic city, characterized not just by its extensive variety of housing options but also its rich blend of…
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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 geared up to embark on my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Immersing myself in the unfamiliar was not typical for my previously reserved self. Looking…
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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 it may seem brief, I have acquired several insights. London is an energetic metropolis, known not only for its wide range of housing options but also for its multicultural communities. Students have abundant…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, MEng in Materials Science and Engineering Ten months ago, back in October 2022, I felt apprehensive and uncertain about the road ahead. I was on the verge of starting my Materials Science and Engineering degree as a freshman. Taking such a significant step was not something my formerly reserved self was…
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 marked nine months of residing in London. Though it’s not a long time frame, I’ve gained some perspectives during my stay. London is a dynamic metropolis, providing a plethora of housing choices and lively neighborhoods. Students are presented with numerous options,…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Now ten months removed, back in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, trepidation, and uncertainty regarding the future. As a first-year student, I was about to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering. Venturing into the unfamiliar 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 completed nine months residing in London. Although it’s not an extensive period, I’ve gathered some insights. London is a vibrant metropolis, renowned not only for its variety of housing possibilities but also for its communities. Students have an array of choices available to…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Twelve months 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 fresh student. Immersing myself in the unfamiliar was not something my previously reserved self was…
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 the nine-month mark of residing in London. Although this duration may seem brief, I have accumulated several observations throughout this period. London is a dynamic metropolis, not only because of its vast selection of housing alternatives but also due to…
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