Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) In October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety and doubt as I geared up to embark on my first year studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial. Being someone who has always leaned towards being more introverted, plunging into university life felt intimidating. Now, ten months…
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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering It has been nine months since I relocated to London, and while that may not sound like a considerable duration, it has given me ample opportunity to acquire valuable perspectives on student life in this vibrant city. London is renowned not only for its iconic…
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Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, uncertainty, and quite a bit of fear as I prepared to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial. As a first-year student, I was venturing into the unfamiliar—and for someone who…
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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Just a few days ago, I celebrated reaching the nine-month milestone of residing in London. While it might not appear to be an extensive period, it has certainly been sufficient for me to acquire significant insights into life in this vibrant city. London is acclaimed…
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Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) In October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, uncertainty, and a fair amount of fear as I readied myself to embark on my first year studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As a person who has always been a bit introverted and reserved,…
Read moreDiscovering Your New London Residence as a Master’s Student
Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Just a few days ago, I marked nine months of residing in London. While that might not appear to be a lengthy period, it has certainly been sufficient to gain a few significant insights about life in this bustling metropolis. London is renowned not just…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts in the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was filled with apprehension, uncertainty, and a considerable amount of fear as I prepared to embark on my first year of studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As someone who has always been reserved and shy,…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
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Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, confusion, and a hefty dose of fear. I was on the brink of starting my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, and the idea of venturing into the unknown was…
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Here is a spun version of the article while keeping its original format: — Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering It has been nine months since I relocated to London. Although that may not sound like an extensive period, it has been sufficient to gain significant insights into life in this…
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