Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Approximately ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was on the brink of commencing my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Stepping into the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid…
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 hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although nine months might seem brief, I’ve gained several observations throughout this period. London buzzes with life, not solely for its wide array of living arrangements but also for its rich array of…
Read moreInvestigating Creativity: My Perspectives on the Research Laboratory Experience at Imperial College London
Written by Ashima Khanna, MSc Applied Biosciences and Biotechnology As I began my Master’s journey in Applied Bioscience and Biotechnology, I was captivated by Imperial College London, a premier research institution. With a fervor for scientific exploration and an ambition to enhance biotechnology, I became part of a research lab at Imperial. In this piece,…
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 anxious, frightened, and uncertain about what was to come. I was on the verge of beginning my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Plunging into the unknown wasn’t precisely the type of thing my…
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 back, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of embarking on my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously timid…
Read moreLocating Your New Accommodation in London as a Graduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. in Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Having recently marked nine months in London, I’ve gained various insights, despite it not being a long time. London is an energetic metropolis, rich in accommodation choices and a tapestry of communities. Students can select from a broad range of options. Both dormitory-style and…
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) Twelve months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar was far from what my previously reserved…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Scholar
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I marked nine months of residing in London. While it may not be an extensive duration, I’ve gained a wealth of experience. London is a dynamic city, not just for its varied housing options but also for its lively communities. Students have a myriad…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty about the future. I was about to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Jumping into such unfamiliar territory was not what my previously timid and…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. in Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I marked nine months of residing in London. While it hasn’t been a long duration, I’ve acquired some perspectives throughout this period. London is a dynamic city, not only for its range of housing options but also for its multicultural neighborhoods. Students have…
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