Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Reflecting on October 2022, I recall experiencing a blend of anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty as I got ready to embark on my first year of studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. Being generally a bit shy and reserved, plunging into university life felt…
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Reflections on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I found myself filled with anxiety, uncertainty, and quite a bit of apprehension as I geared up to embark on my journey as a first-year student in the Materials Science…
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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Just recently, I reached the nine-month mark of my stay in London. While this duration might appear brief, it has provided ample opportunity to gather meaningful perspectives on life in this vibrant city. London is not just renowned for its diverse housing choices but also…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights I’ve Gained as a Materials Science Student
Reflections on My Initial Year Studying Materials Science and Engineering Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months back, in October 2022, I was engulfed in nerves, uncertainty, and a generous dose of fear. I was on the cusp of embarking on my journey as a first-year student in the Materials Science…
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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering It’s been nine months since relocating to London, and while that may seem like a brief period, it has provided ample opportunity to gain significant insights into life within this vibrant city. London is notable not only for its wide range of housing options, but…
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Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, uncertainty, and a fair amount of apprehension. I was on the cusp of embarking on my journey as a first-year student in the Materials Science and Engineering MEng programme at Imperial College London. As a…
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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering A few days ago, I marked the completion of nine months residing in London. Although that duration might not appear extensive, it has provided me with some significant perspectives on life in this vibrant city. London serves not only as a center of culture and…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Reflections on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, uncertainty, and a touch of fear as I geared up to start my degree in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As a…
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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering It’s been nine months since my relocation to London, and although that might not appear to be an extended period, I’ve already gained a wealth of knowledge about residing in this vibrant city. London is not only abundant in culture and history, but it also…
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