Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I completed nine months of residing in London. While this may seem brief, I’ve gained a considerable amount of knowledge. London is an energetic metropolis, not only due to its wide range of housing options but also because of its multicultural communities….
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I felt nervous, frightened, and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was about to embark on my studies in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Diving headfirst into this new environment was unfamiliar territory for my formerly shy and…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although it’s a relatively short period, I’ve obtained some valuable perspectives during this time. London is a vibrant metropolis, not only due to its wide range of living arrangements but also because of…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months back, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, 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 unfamiliar was not something my previously timid…
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Authored by Dawson La, MSc in Materials Science and Engineering Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the brink of starting my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my…
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