Authored 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 freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my previously introverted and reserved…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering I recently completed nine months of residing in London. While this duration may seem brief, I’ve gained substantial insights. London is dynamic, presenting a variety of living arrangements and communities. Students have a wide array of choices, from student accommodation to private rentals, which include…
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) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I was filled with nerves, fear, and uncertainty about what was to come as I prepared to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Plunging into the unknown was far from what my once…
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 reached the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although nine months may not seem extensive, this timeframe has provided me with a wealth of experiences. London is a dynamic metropolis, notable not only for its varied housing choices but also…
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 ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious, fearful, and uncertain regarding the future. I was on the verge of embarking on my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously shy 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 celebrated the completion of nine months living in London. Although this may not seem like a significant duration, I’ve acquired some valuable knowledge. London is a dynamic metropolis, characterized not only by its range of housing options but also its multicultural…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Embracing the unknown was not something my formerly shy and reserved self…
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 it may appear brief, I have gained considerable insights during this period. London is a vibrant metropolis, known not solely for its wide range of housing alternatives but also for its multicultural communities….
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for 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 felt anxious and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was about to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Embracing the unknown was not something my previously reserved self was familiar with. Reflecting on…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Graduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I celebrated my nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although this period may seem brief, I have amassed some valuable observations. London pulsates with energy, not only due to its eclectic housing choices but also for its lively neighborhoods. Students find themselves…
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