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…
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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. 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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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Nine months back, I relocated to London to commence my postgraduate studies, and while that timeframe may not seem extensive, it has been sufficient to acquire some meaningful perspectives on life in this vibrant city. London is not only abundant in culture and history but…
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Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) In October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, uncertainty, and a significant amount of fear. I was on the verge of starting my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, and the idea of stepping into a completely new setting was intimidating—particularly…
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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Nine months ago, I relocated to London to undertake my postgraduate studies, and although that may not sound like a lengthy period, I have gained significant insights into living in this vibrant city. London is renowned not just for its iconic landmarks and rich historical…
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Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Approximately ten months ago, in October 2022, I was consumed by anxiety, uncertainty, and a hint of fear regarding the future. I had just embarked on my initial year studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, and venturing into the unfamiliar was something my…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering It’s been nine months since I relocated to London, and although that might not appear to be a significant duration, it’s been ample time to acquire valuable perspectives on living in this vibrant city. London is renowned not just for its iconic sights and cultural…
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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering About nine months ago, I relocated to London to commence my postgraduate education, and although that duration might not appear extensive, it has been sufficient to acquire some significant perspectives on residing in this vibrant city. London is not only abundant in history and culture…
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Title: Reflecting on My Inaugural Year in Materials Science and Engineering Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Just ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, uncertainty, and a significant amount of fear as I got ready to embark on my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering It has been nine months since my relocation to London—a relatively brief period in the context of life, yet sufficient to acquire some meaningful perspectives on living in this vibrant city. London is not just lush in history and culture, but it also presents a…
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