Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was filled with anxiety and uncertainty about the road 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 something my previously timid self…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I marked my nine-month milestone in London. While it may not be an extensive timeframe, I’ve acquired various observations. London is an energetic city, notable not only for its range of housing choices but also for its vibrant communities. Students have a…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for Your First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I experienced feelings of anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. As a first-year student on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering, venturing into the unfamiliar wasn’t something my previously timid and reserved self was…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I celebrated my nine-month milestone of residing in London. Though my time here hasn’t been extensive, I have gathered some experiences along the way. London is an energetic city, not solely due to its broad range of housing choices but also its…
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 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…
Read moreLocating 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 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…
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