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…
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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…
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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…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial 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 filled with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was about to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Diving into the unknown wasn’t something my previously shy and reserved personality…
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 of residing in London. Although this duration is not particularly long, I have gained several observations. London is an energetic metropolis, characterized not just by various housing types but also by its multicultural communities. Students have an array…
Read moreDos and Don’ts in the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Approximately ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty regarding my future. I was on the verge of embarking on my Materials Science and Engineering degree as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was a departure from the shy…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering I recently marked nine months of residing in London. Although this period isn’t excessively long, I’ve garnered some valuable insights. London is a bustling metropolis, renowned not only for its varied living arrangements but also for its dynamic communities. Students have a wide array of…
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