Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I felt anxious, fearful, and uncertain about what was to come. I was on the verge of commencing my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Taking the plunge into 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 Not long ago, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. Although it may not seem like much time, I have gained significant insights. London buzzes with energy, not only due to its varied accommodation choices but also its rich tapestry of communities. Students have…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for Your Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Composed by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Almost a year ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, 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 unfamiliar wasn’t something my previously shy…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I completed nine months residing in London. Although this time frame is relatively short, I have acquired several insights throughout this experience. London is a vibrant metropolis, offering not only a wide range of housing options but also a plethora of diverse…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts of 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 overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously shy…
Read moreDiscovering Your Ideal Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I have completed nine months of residing in London. While this may not be a lengthy duration, I have acquired some valuable observations. London is a vibrant city, characterized not only by its varied living arrangements but also by its multicultural communities. Students have…
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) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety and doubt as I prepared to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. For someone like me, who had always been somewhat introverted and quiet, facing this new chapter was…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I completed nine months of residence in London. While this may seem brief, I’ve acquired considerable knowledge. London is an energetic metropolis, not only due to its wide range of living arrangements but also because of its multicultural communities. Students find themselves…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious and uncertain about the journey ahead as I commenced my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Diving into the unknown was not something my formerly reserved self was accustomed to. Looking back now, I recognize…
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 completed nine months of residing in London. Although this may appear brief, I’ve gathered several observations throughout this period. London is an ever-evolving city, presenting a plethora of housing choices and lively communities. Students have a multitude of options available, from…
Read more