Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I completed nine months of residing in London. Although it may not sound extensive, I have gleaned various insights throughout this period. London is a dynamic city, characterized not only by its diverse housing options but also by its multicultural communities. There…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) 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 degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not something my formerly timid…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Just a few days ago marked the completion of nine months since I relocated to London. While this duration may not be extensive, I have gained a wealth of knowledge. London is a bustling metropolis, renowned not only for its varied housing options but also…
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) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was about to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. The prospect of stepping into the unknown was not something my formerly shy…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although nine months may not seem like a lengthy period, I’ve accumulated valuable perspectives during this time. London is a vibrant city, not only due to its vast selection of housing options but also its…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the First Year: 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 freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously shy and…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of living in London. Although this duration may not appear significant, I have gathered several observations throughout this period. London is a dynamic metropolis, presenting a vast array of housing choices and bustling communities. Students are afforded numerous options, including…
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 back, in October 2022, I felt anxious, frightened, and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was on the cusp of starting my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Plunging into the unfamiliar was not something my previously introverted and reserved…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Abode in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of residing in London. While this duration may not be extensive, I’ve gained some valuable observations. London is a vibrant city, not solely due to its wide range of housing options but also because of its multicultural communities. Students have…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts of the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Learner
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months back, in October 2022, I experienced feelings of anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about the journey ahead as I was preparing to embark on my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Plunging into the unknown was not something my once-timid and introverted…
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