Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although this duration may not seem extensive, I have acquired some valuable perspectives throughout this time. London is a dynamic metropolis, renowned not only for its varied housing options but also for its…
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Authored 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 verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Embracing the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid and reserved…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. While this may not seem extensive, I have gained some valuable perspectives. London is a vibrant metropolis, characterized not only by its wide array of housing options but also by its rich tapestry of communities….
Read moreDos and Don’ts of the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was filled 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 unfamiliar was not something my previously 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 completed nine months of living in London. While this is not an extensive timeframe, I’ve gained several observations. London is a vibrant city, not only due to its wide range of housing options but also because of its multicultural communities. Students…
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 prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the verge of starting my Materials Science and Engineering degree as a freshman. Embracing the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid and reserved self was…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering It has been nine months since I began my journey in London. While this may not seem extensive, I have gathered several insights throughout this time. London is an energetic city, characterized not only by its wide-ranging housing options but also by its lively neighborhoods….
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts of the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Composed by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Embracing the unknown was alien to my previously shy and introverted…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I completed nine months of residing in London. While it may not be an extensive period, I have gathered some insights. London thrives with vibrancy, not only due to its varied housing choices but also because of its multitude of communities. Students…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts During 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 overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, 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 uncharted territory was something my formerly timid and…
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