Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious, fearful, and unsure about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously shy and reserved…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I marked the nine-month milestone of my stay in London. Though this duration isn’t extensive, I’ve gained a considerable amount of experience. London is a bustling metropolis, not solely due to its varied living arrangements but also because of its lively communities….
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By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what was ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Taking such a significant step was not something my previously shy and…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated my nine-month milestone of residing in London. While this timeframe may appear short, I’ve gathered valuable experiences during this period. London is a dynamic metropolis, presenting an extensive range of housing opportunities and lively communities. Students have a plethora of options at…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Authored by Dawson La, MEng in Materials Science and Engineering Approximately ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty about what was ahead. I was on the verge of commencing my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Embracing the unfamiliar was not something my formerly timid…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Though this duration might not seem extensive, I’ve gained several insights along the way. London is a dynamic city, not only due to its varied housing options but also because of its vibrant communities. Students…
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) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about my future. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Stepping into the unknown was not a terrain my previously shy and…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I completed nine months of residing in London. Although it’s not a lengthy duration, I’ve acquired some observations. London is a vibrant city, celebrated not only for its diverse housing options but also for its multitude of communities. Students are presented with…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for Your Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Student of Materials Science
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months back, in October 2022, I felt uneasy and uncertain about the future as I geared up to commence my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my formerly reserved self was used to. Looking back…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated nine months of residency in London. Although it may not sound extensive, I’ve gathered some valuable perspectives in that time. London is a bustling metropolis, not only for its varied housing choices but also for its dynamic communities. Students are presented with…
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