Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months back, 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 freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar wasn’t something my previously timid and reserved…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering It has now been nine months since I began my life in London. Although it’s not a lengthy period, I have gained considerable insights. London is an energetic metropolis, notable not only for its wide range of housing options but also for its multicultural neighborhoods….
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) Nearly ten months ago, in October 2022, I found myself filled with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the cusp of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Diving into the unknown was not something my…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I marked my nine-month residency in London. While it might not appear lengthy, I’ve gathered several observations during this period. London is an energetic city, characterized not only by its extensive range of housing choices but also its multicultural neighborhoods. Students have…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights Gained as a Student of Materials Science
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was set to embark on my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a newcomer. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid 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 Not long ago, I celebrated reaching nine months of residing in London. Although this duration may seem brief, I have gained a significant amount of knowledge. London is an energetic metropolis, not only due to its wide array of housing options but also for 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) Ten months back, in October 2022, I was filled with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Jumping into the unfamiliar was not something my previously shy and…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
By Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. While this may not seem like an extended period, I’ve gained several observations. London is a vibrant metropolis, rich in both its varied living arrangements and its multifaceted communities. Students have a wealth of choices…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, fear, and uncertainty regarding what was to come. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously shy 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 celebrated nine months of living in London. Although my time here has been relatively short, I’ve gained some perspectives along the way. London is a vibrant metropolis, not only due to its wide range of housing options but also because of its varied…
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