Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Almost a year ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Diving into the unfamiliar was not something my formerly timid…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of living in London. Although this duration may not seem extensive, I’ve gained several observations. London is an energetic city, characterized not only by its array of housing alternatives but also by its multicultural communities. Students have a wide range…
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) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was on the verge of commencing my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Diving into the unfamiliar was not something my previously…
Read moreLocating 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 living in London. Though this timeframe isn’t extensive, I’ve gained valuable perspectives. London is an energetic city, not just for its varied living arrangements but also for its lively communities. Students have a wealth of options available. Both student…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously introverted…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Scholar
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I commemorated nine months of residing in London. Although this duration might appear brief, I’ve acquired several perspectives along the way. London is a dynamic metropolis, characterized not only by its varied housing options but also by its spirited communities. Students are presented with…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts in the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Learner
By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, 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. Taking this significant step was not something my once-timid and quiet…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Graduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. While this may not seem extensive, I’ve gained a significant amount of knowledge. London is a spirited metropolis, not only for its varied living arrangements but also for its dynamic communities. Students have a…
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 ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was about to embark on my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid and introverted…
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 the nine-month milestone of residing in London. While this duration may not be extensive, I’ve acquired some perspectives. London is an energetic city, not only for its diverse housing choices but also for its multicultural environments. Students have a multitude of options…
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