**Insights from My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Nearly ten months ago, in October 2022, I found myself overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what was to come. I was on the verge of beginning my adventure as a first-year scholar in [Materials…
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**Living in London: Nine Months of Perspectives** *Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Recently, I celebrated reaching the nine-month mark of my time in London. Although nine months may appear brief, it has been ample time for me to discover much about this dynamic city. London boasts not only a variety…
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Here’s a revised version of the article: — ### Lower Body Strength Circuits Class: A 45-Minute Session Suitable for Everyone This 45-minute lower body strength circuit class aims to enhance your strength and mobility with minimal equipment required. All that’s necessary is one heavy weight (either a dumbbell or kettlebell will suffice) and an optional…
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Here’s a revised version of your article: — I have another mobility session for you! If you didn’t catch the last one that concentrated on shoulder mobility, you can find it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we’re directing our attention to hip mobility, while also incorporating glute strengthening exercises. If you appreciate this style of movement-oriented work, you…
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**Insights from My Inaugural Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Almost a year ago, in October 2022, I was filled with an eager sense of anxiety as I readied myself to embark on my journey as a first-year student in [Materials Science and Engineering](https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/materials-science-engineering-meng/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=mra-blogs&utm_content=link). Having always been…
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**Experiencing Life in London: Insights from a Student** *By Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Approximately nine months ago, I commenced my adventure of residing in London. Although this might appear to be a short duration, it has provided me with the opportunity to discover valuable insights about living in this bustling city….
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**Lower Body Strength Circuits Class Overview** This 45-minute lower body strength circuit session aims to enhance strength and mobility utilizing just one heavy weight (either a dumbbell or kettlebell is ideal) along with an optional resistance band loop. The session features a guided warm-up and cool-down, maintains a low-impact standard with no jumping involved, and…
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Here’s a revised version of your article: — ### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class I have another mobility session lined up for you! If you happened to miss the last one that centered around shoulder mobility, you can find it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we’re focusing on enhancing hip mobility while incorporating glute strengthening exercises along the…
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**Reflections on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was filled with anxious excitement as I geared up to begin my adventure as a first-year student in [Materials Science and Engineering](https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/materials-science-engineering-meng/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=mra-blogs&utm_content=link) at Imperial College London. Being someone who had…
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**Residing in London: Nine Months of Observations** *By Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Nine months prior, I started my adventure of residing in London. Although this might not appear to be an extensive period, it has been sufficient to acquire some valuable observations about the city. London is a vibrant and multifaceted…
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