By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious and uncertain about what lay ahead as I geared up to start my Materials Science and Engineering degree as a first-year student. Engaging in something unfamiliar was unusual for my once-shy and reserved self. Now, as I reflect,…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I achieved the milestone of nine months living in London. Though this duration might not appear extensive, I have gathered valuable experiences along the way. London is an energetic city, providing a plethora of housing options and dynamic communities. Students have a multitude of…
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 prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was on the verge of commencing my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a newcomer. 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 I recently completed nine months residing in London. Although it may not seem extensive, I have acquired a considerable amount of knowledge. London is an energetic city, characterized not only by its varied housing options but also by its dynamic communities. Students have numerous alternatives…
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 was overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty regarding the path ahead. 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 formerly shy…
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 reached the nine-month mark of my residency in London. While it may not seem like an extensive period, I have gathered some valuable observations. London is a vibrant metropolis, not only because of its wide array of housing choices but also…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for Your 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 about what lay ahead. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously introverted…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering I’ve recently completed nine months of residing in London. While this may seem brief, I have gathered some valuable perspectives. London is a vibrant metropolis, known not only for its array of living spaces but also for the multicultural communities that thrive here. Students are…
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, back in October 2022, I was filled with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead as I was set to commence my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my formerly shy and…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Graduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. While it might not appear extensive, I’ve accumulated valuable experiences during this period. London is an invigorating city, presenting a multitude of housing choices and vibrant communities. Students have a wealth of options available…
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