Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering It has been nine months since I relocated to London, and while that might not appear to be a lengthy period, it has been sufficient to gain significant insights into living in this vibrant city. London is an energetic, multicultural hub featuring a wide array…
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Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) In October 2022, I was overwhelmed with apprehension, uncertainty, and quite a bit of fear. I was on the brink of starting my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, and the idea of plunging into this new phase was intimidating—especially for…
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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, it has been sufficient to acquire some significant perspectives on life within this vibrant city. London not only boasts a wealth of culture and…
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Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I found myself overwhelmed with nervousness, doubt, and a significant amount of fear. I was on the brink of embarking on my journey as a first-year student in the Materials Science and Engineering MEng programme at Imperial College London. As…
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 time frame might not appear extensive, it has provided me with ample opportunities to glean significant insights into life in this vibrant city. London boasts a wealth of culture and history, along…
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) Back in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, uncertainty, and quite a bit of fear as I prepared to embark on my first year studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As someone who had always been rather shy and reserved, jumping 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 wrapped up nine months of residing in London. While this may not be an extensive period, it has been sufficient for me to gain significant insights into the city—particularly regarding finding housing. London is an energetic and multicultural metropolis,…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) In October 2022, I was filled with trepidation and doubt as I geared up to commence my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. Being someone with a naturally reserved personality, plunging into such an unfamiliar setting felt quite intimidating. Fast forward…
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Here is an alternative rendition of the article that enhances flow, clarity, and structure while retaining the original meaning and insights: — Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Just a few days ago, I marked nine months of residing in London. While this might not appear to be an extensive duration,…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights I’ve Gained as a Materials Science Student
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) In October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, doubt, and quite a bit of apprehension. As a first-year student about to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering, it felt like I was plunging into the abyss—something my previously timid and reserved nature wasn’t…
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