Composed by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously introverted and…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. While it’s a brief period, I have absorbed a wealth of knowledge. London is a bustling metropolis, presenting an eclectic array of housing options and lively communities. Students have numerous choices available, from student…
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) Almost a year ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, trepidation, and uncertainty regarding 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 not something my previously timid…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Graduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering A few days ago, I celebrated my nine-month anniversary of residing in London. Although nine months might not seem like a long period, I’ve acquired a considerable amount of knowledge during this time. London is an energetic city, not only for its varied housing choices…
Read moreDos and Don’ts in 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 future as I embarked on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously reserved self was used to. Looking back now, I can…
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. Although this duration may seem brief, I have gained a wealth of experience. London is a dynamic metropolis, presenting an array of housing options and lively communities. Students can select from various accommodations, ranging…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts in the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Learner
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I was filled with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was about to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Embracing the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid and reserved…
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 my stay in London. While it may seem brief, I’ve gained several insights. London is an ever-evolving city, presenting a variety of living arrangements and lively neighborhoods. Students can select from a multitude of options, ranging from…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Learner
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I felt anxious and uncertain about what was ahead. I was on the cusp of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Embracing the unknown was not something my formerly reserved self was familiar with. Reflecting…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Postgraduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I completed nine months residing in London. While this may not be a long duration, I have gathered some valuable perspectives. London is a dynamic city, known not only for its wide range of housing opportunities but also for its multicultural populations….
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