Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. While it may not seem like a lengthy period, I’ve gained considerable insights. London is a vibrant metropolis, offering not only a variety of accommodation options but also rich communities. Students have a plethora of choices…
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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 brink of beginning my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid and reserved nature…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I celebrated reaching nine months of living in London. Though it may not appear extensive, I’ve accumulated a number of insights throughout this period. London is a bustling metropolis, characterized not only by a wide array of housing choices but also by…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I felt anxious and uncertain as I embarked on my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown wasn’t something my formerly shy personality was used to. Looking back now, I recognize a year filled…
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. While it might not appear to be a lengthy period, I have gained considerable insights. London is a vibrant city, not only because of its variety of housing choices but also due to its communities. Students…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was anxious and unsure about the future as I began my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Diving into the unknown was not something my previously shy self was accustomed to. Reflecting on the past year,…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I marked nine months of residing in London. While this duration may seem brief, I have acquired significant knowledge. London is an energetic metropolis, not solely because of its varied housing options but also due to its vibrant communities. Students are presented…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts in the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Back in October 2022, ten months ago, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was about to begin my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously introverted and reserved…
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 residence in London. While the duration isn’t extensive, I’ve absorbed quite a bit. London thrives with a variety of living arrangements and communities. Students have an abundance of options, ranging from student accommodations to private lodgings, which…
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 back, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed 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 freshman. Embracing the unfamiliar was not something my previously shy and introverted…
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