Composed 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 start my studies in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Diving into the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid and reserved self…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I achieved the milestone of nine months living in London. Although it may not appear lengthy, I have gathered several observations during this period. London is a vibrant city, presenting a plethora of housing options and dynamic communities. Students are offered many alternatives. Both…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the Freshman 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 nerves, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Embracing the unknown was not something my formerly shy and reserved…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Graduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. Although this may seem brief, I have gained considerable knowledge. London is an energetic city, not just for its varied living arrangements but also for its communities. Students have an abundance of options available to them….
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts in the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, 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…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Graduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of residing in London. Although it’s not an extensive period, I’ve gained considerable knowledge. London is a dynamic metropolis, providing a plethora of living arrangements and lively communities. Students are presented with numerous alternatives, from student residences to private rentals,…
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 found myself feeling anxious and uncertain 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 quiet and reserved…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering A few days ago, it has been nine months since I relocated to London. Although this period might not appear lengthy, I’ve gained a substantial amount of knowledge throughout this time. London is an energetic city, not only for its varied lodging options but also…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored 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 verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously shy…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I marked nine months of residing in London. While this may not seem extensive, I have gathered some valuable observations. London is an energetic city, characterized not only by its array of housing options but also by its multicultural communities. Students have a plethora…
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