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. Engaging with the unknown was not something my previously shy and…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I’ve reached the nine-month milestone of my stay in London. Although it might not appear long, I have gathered several insights in this period. London is a vibrant metropolis, providing a plethora of housing options and a mix of cultures. Students have a wealth…
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 ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the upcoming journey. I was on the brink of embarking on my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Engaging with the unknown was not something my previously…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I marked nine months of residing in London. Although it may seem brief, I have gathered some valuable understandings. London is an energetic metropolis, not only due to its wide range of living arrangements but also because of its vibrant communities. Students have a…
Read moreDos 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 found myself filled with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was about to embark on my journey studying Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Plunging into such unfamiliar territory was certainly not what my previously…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering As of late, I have hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although this duration is not extensive, I’ve accumulated some valuable experiences during my stay. London is an energetic city, characterized not just by its range of living arrangements but also by its…
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 and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Diving into the unfamiliar was not something my previously reserved self was…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Scholar
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of residing in London. While it may not seem extensive, I’ve gained a considerable amount of knowledge. London is a vibrant metropolis, not only because of its plethora of living arrangements but also due to its diverse communities. Students possess…
Read moreDos and Don’ts of the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Authored by Dawson La, MEng Materials Science and Engineering Exactly 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. Venturing into the unfamiliar 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 Not long ago, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. Though this may not seem extensive, I’ve gathered a few observations. London is a vibrant metropolis, characterized not only by its array of living arrangements but also its multicultural populace. Students have a wealth…
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