Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of residing in London. Although nine months may seem brief, I’ve gained some insights. London is a dynamic city, not only for its varied living options but also for its communities. Students have numerous choices available at their fingertips. Both…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about the future. I was about to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Jumping into the unknown 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 completed nine months of residing in London. Although it may be a short period, I’ve gained significant insights. London is an energetic metropolis, notable not only for its wide-ranging living arrangements but also for its eclectic communities. Students have a multitude of options…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for Year One: 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 moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. Though it might not appear extensive, I’ve amassed some experiences during this duration. London is a dynamic city, renowned not only for its varied housing options but also for its spirited communities. Students have a wide…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious and uncertain about what the future held as I embarked on my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously reserved self was used to. Looking…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although this may not be a long time, I’ve gathered some observations. London is an energetic city, not only due to its varied living arrangements but also because of its dynamic communities. Students have a…
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, back in October 2022, anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about the future consumed me. 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 formerly shy and reserved…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently marked the nine-month milestone since my relocation to London. While the time has been brief, I have absorbed a wealth of knowledge. London is an energetic metropolis, not only due to its varied housing options but also because of its dynamic communities. Students are…
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) When I think back to ten months ago, in October 2022, I remember being overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding my future. I was on the verge of starting my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Embracing the unknown was not something…
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