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 brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Plunging into the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I completed nine months residing in London. Although it isn’t a lengthy duration, I’ve accrued some perspectives. London is a vibrant metropolis, not just due to its array of housing options but also because of its varied communities. Students have a wealth…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
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 about to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my previously introverted and reserved…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Having recently completed nine months in London, I’ve gathered some valuable experiences during this period. London is a bustling metropolis, presenting a plethora of housing choices and active communities. There are many options available to students. Both student residences and private rentals feature amenities such…
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 felt anxious, fearful, and unsure about what lay ahead. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar wasn’t something my previously introverted and reserved self was…
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. While it may not seem like a lengthy period, I have garnered a few observations along the way. London is a dynamic city, not only due to its extensive housing choices but also because of…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
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 on the verge of starting my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was unfamiliar territory for my once reserved self. Looking…
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 completed nine months of living in London. Though this may not seem extensive, I have acquired various insights throughout this period. London is a vibrant metropolis, not only because of its extensive housing options but also due to its multicultural communities….
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 was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was on the verge of commencing my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a fresh first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not something my…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Graduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated my nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although this time frame isn’t extensive, I’ve gathered a few observations throughout this journey. London is an energetic metropolis, not only for its various housing selections but also for its multicultural communities. Students have an…
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