Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) In October 2022, ten months ago, 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. Embracing the unfamiliar was not something my previously shy and…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I’ve completed nine months of living in London. While this may not seem extensive, I’ve gained several insights. London is a vibrant city, not only for its wide range of housing options but also for its multicultural communities. Students have a multitude of choices…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly ten months back, in October 2022, I found myself overcome 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. Engaging with the unfamiliar was not something my previously…
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 residency in London. While it may not appear extensive, I’ve gained a significant amount of knowledge. London is a vibrant metropolis, not just for its wide range of housing options but also for its varied communities. Students have a…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months back, in October 2022, I found myself anxious, fearful, and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was about to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Undertaking such a significant step was not something my previously introverted and…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. While it’s not a lengthy period, I’ve gained extensive insights. London is a bustling metropolis, known not only for its varied housing options but also for its vibrant communities. Students have numerous alternatives right at their…
Read moreDos 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 regarding the future. I was on the verge of commencing my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid and reserved…
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. While it may not seem lengthy, I’ve acquired a few perspectives. London is an energetic metropolis, notable not only for its variety of housing options but also for its wide-ranging communities. Students have numerous…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious, fearful, and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a fresh, first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was far from what my previously shy…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I reached the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Though this duration may seem brief, I’ve gained some insights throughout this period. London is an energetic city, not only due to its array of housing options but also because of its varied communities. Students…
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