Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I felt anxious and uncertain about my future as I prepared to embark on my Materials Science and Engineering degree as a first-year student. Embracing the unknown was not something my formerly timid self was accustomed to. Looking back now,…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. While this may not be an extended period, I’ve accumulated some knowledge throughout this time. London is a bustling metropolis, not just for its varied living arrangements but also for its lively communities. Students have…
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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 lay ahead. I was on the brink of embarking on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar wasn’t a norm for my previously shy…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I completed nine months of living in London. While this duration may not be extensive, I’ve acquired some valuable observations. London thrives as a vibrant metropolis, not only due to its myriad housing options but also because of its multifaceted communities. Students…
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) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious, fearful, and uncertain about the future. I was on the verge of beginning my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Plunging into the unknown was not something my previously timid and reserved…
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 celebrated my nine-month anniversary of residing in London. While it may seem brief, I have gathered some perspectives during this period. London is a vibrant metropolis, characterized not only by its range of accommodation choices but also by its eclectic communities….
Read moreDos and Don’ts During the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was apprehensive and uncertain about the future. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously reserved self was familiar with. Looking…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. in Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of my stay in London. While this may not seem like a significant duration, I’ve gathered some valuable experiences throughout this time. London is a dynamic city, known not only for its extensive range of housing choices but also…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts of 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 overwhelmed with apprehension, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was preparing to begin my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid and reserved self was…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Scholar
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I completed nine months of residing in London. While this duration may not be long, I have acquired several insights. London is an energetic city, characterized not just by its range of housing selections but also by its multicultural communities. Students benefit…
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