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Reflections on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) A decade ago, around October 2022, I was overwhelmed with apprehension, doubt, and a considerable amount of trepidation. I was on the cusp of embarking on my adventure as a first-year student in the Materials Science…

Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Nine months ago, I relocated to London to embark on my master’s degree, and while that may not appear extensive, it has been sufficient to gather some meaningful perspectives on living in this vibrant city. London is celebrated not only for its legendary landmarks and…

Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Almost a year ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, uncertainty, and self-doubt. As I prepared to embark on my first year studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, the idea of diving into such an unfamiliar territory was intimidating—particularly for someone…

Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Just a few days ago, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. While that might not seem like a long duration, it has been sufficient for me to acquire some meaningful insights into life in this dynamic city. London is not only abundant in…

Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Approximately ten months ago, in October 2022, I experienced a whirlwind of nerves, uncertainty, and a fair amount of fear while gearing up to embark on my inaugural year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As someone who had generally been more on…

Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering It has been nine months since I settled in London, and while that might not seem like an extensive duration, it has been sufficient to gather a few important insights about residing in this vibrant city. London is not only famous for its diverse accommodation…

Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months back, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, doubt, and a substantial amount of fear as I geared up to embark on my degree in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As a freshman, I was venturing far beyond my comfort…

Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Just a few days ago, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. While this might not appear as an extensive period, it has certainly provided me with valuable experiences regarding life in this bustling city. London is famed not only for its diverse accommodation…

Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months back, in October 2022, I was filled with apprehension, doubt, and a touch of fear as I geared up to embark on my first year pursuing Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. Being someone who had consistently been shy and reserved, plunging…

Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Just recently, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. While it might not appear to be a significant period, it has provided me with ample opportunity to gain insight into life within this vibrant metropolis. London is renowned not only for its extensive range…