Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months back, 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 timid and reserved…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of my stay in London. Although it’s not a lengthy duration, I’ve gained a fair amount of insight. London is a bustling metropolis with a range of housing choices and dynamic neighborhoods. Students have various options readily available, including both…
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 back, in October 2022, I found myself feeling anxious, fearful, and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was on the cusp of embarking on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not something my historically…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of residing in London. While this period may not seem extensive, I’ve gained considerable insights. London is an ever-evolving city, offering not just a wide array of housing options but also a rich tapestry of communities. Students are presented with…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the First Year: Lessons I’ve Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious and uncertain about what lay ahead as I embarked on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Exploring the unfamiliar was not something my former shy self was used to. As I look…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Postgraduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I marked nine months of residing in London. While it may seem brief, I’ve gained considerable insights. London is a dynamic metropolis, providing a wide range of housing choices and lively neighborhoods. Students have a multitude of options, including student residences and…
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 was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my Materials Science and Engineering degree as a first-year student. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my previously introverted and…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Graduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of residing in London. While that may not seem like a long duration, I have gained extensive insights. London is an energetic metropolis, providing an array of housing alternatives and multicultural communities. Students have various options available, from student residences…
Read moreDos 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 experienced a mix of anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about the future. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was foreign to my previously shy and…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of residing in London. Though it’s not an extensive period, I’ve gained some insights. London is a vibrant city, presenting a variety of housing choices and multicultural communities. Students have numerous options available, with both student residences and private lodgings…
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