Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Embracing 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 Not long ago, I completed nine months of residing in London. Although it might not appear to be a lengthy duration, I have gained quite a lot of insight during this period. London is a vibrant metropolis, not only because of its myriad of housing…
Read moreDos and Don’ts of 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, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the cusp of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown wasn’t something my previously shy and reserved…
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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. While this period isn’t extensive, I’ve gleaned several observations throughout my time here. London stands out as a dynamic city, characterized not just by its varied housing options but also by its lively…
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, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not a scenario my previously…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I marked nine months of my stay in London. Though it may not seem extensive, my experiences have been significant. London is an energetic city, characterized not just by its variety of housing choices but also its vibrant communities. Students are presented with a…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for Year One: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Almost a year ago, in October 2022, I felt nervous and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of embarking on my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Diving headfirst into the unknown was not something my previously reserved…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Postgraduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I hit the nine-month mark of residing in London. Although it may not seem like a lengthy time, it has been sufficient to gain some important insights. London is an energetic city that presents an array of housing options and lively neighborhoods. Students have…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts in the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Around ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into unfamiliar territory was not something my formerly…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. While nine months may seem brief, I’ve absorbed a wealth of knowledge. London is a bustling metropolis, notable not just for its varied housing choices but also its lively communities. Students have a…
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