Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Nine months ago, I relocated to London to embark on my postgraduate journey, and while that may not appear to be a lengthy duration, I have acquired significant insights into life within this vibrant metropolis. London is abundant in history and culture, also providing a…
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Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was consumed by nerves, uncertainty, and quite a bit of fear. I was on the brink of starting my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As someone who has always been a touch shy…
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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Nine months prior, I relocated to London to embark on my postgraduate journey, and although that might not sound extensive, it has been sufficient to acquire valuable perspectives on life within this lively city. London is a bustling urban center, not only thanks to its…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Just ten months prior, in October 2022, I was engulfed in nerves, uncertainty, and a significant amount of fear. I was on the verge of embarking on my journey as a first-year student in the Materials Science and Engineering MEng programme at Imperial College London. As…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering About nine months ago, I relocated to London to embark on my postgraduate education, and while that may not seem extensive, it has been sufficient to acquire some meaningful perspectives on life in this vibrant city. London is incredibly rich in culture and history, providing…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I found myself overwhelmed with nerves, uncertainty, and a fair amount of fear. I was on the brink of starting my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. Being naturally shy and introverted, jumping into a…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Graduate Student
Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Just a few days ago, I reached the nine-month mark of residing in London. Although that may not appear to be a lengthy period, it has been sufficient to gather some important perspectives. London is a lively and diverse city, providing a myriad of housing…
Read moreDos and Don’ts of the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, back in October 2022, I was filled with nerves, uncertainty, and a touch of fear as I readied myself to embark on my journey as a first-year student in the Materials Science and Engineering MEng programme at Imperial College London. As someone who…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Graduate Student
Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Just a few days back, I completed nine months of residing in London. While it may not appear to be an extended period, it has granted me ample opportunity to gain insights into life in this vibrant city. London boasts a wealth of culture and…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) In October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, uncertainty, and a fair amount of fear. I was on the brink of starting my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, and the prospect of plunging into university life was intimidating—especially for someone…
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