Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Only a few days ago, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. While that may not appear as a long span, it has been sufficient for me to acquire some significant perspectives on life in this vibrant city. London is not just abundant in…
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Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, uncertainty, and a significant amount of fear as I geared up to embark on my degree journey in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As someone who has always leaned towards being more…
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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Just a few days ago, I reached the milestone of spending nine months in London. While that might not seem extensive, it has provided me with meaningful insights into life in this vibrant city. London is widely recognized for its extensive range of housing options…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Back in October 2022, I was filled with anxiety, uncertainty, and quite a bit of fear. I was set to embark on my first year studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As someone who has always been relatively reserved and introverted, plunging into…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering It has been nine months since I relocated to London, and although that might not appear to be a lengthy period, I have already gained a wealth of knowledge about residing in this vibrant city. London is not just abundant in culture and heritage, but…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) In October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, uncertainty, and quite a bit of apprehension as I geared up to embark on my first year studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. Having always been on the shy and reserved side, plunging into university…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Just a few days back, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. While it might not appear to be a long duration, it has been sufficient for me to gain considerable insights about the city and its distinctive character. London is an evolving and…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) In October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, doubt, and a significant amount of fear while getting ready to embark on my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As an individual who had always been somewhat introverted and reserved, plunging into…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Just a few days ago, I marked nine months of residing in London. Although that may not sound like a lengthy period, it has given me ample opportunity to gather insights about the city—particularly regarding the quest for housing. London is a vibrant and multicultural…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts During the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, uncertainty, and quite a bit of fear. I was on the verge of commencing my first year of studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, and the idea of plunging into university life…
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