By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious about beginning my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. I wasn’t accustomed to embracing new experiences. Looking back on the previous academic year, it was rich with personal development, obstacles, and enjoyment. What insights…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not too long ago, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. While this period might seem brief, I’ve accumulated various observations. London is a bustling metropolis, renowned not only for its wide range of housing choices but also for its dynamic communities. Students enjoy…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Reflecting on the past ten months, back in October 2022, I was filled 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. For someone like me, who was…
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. Although this is not a long time, I have gathered some experiences. London is a bustling metropolis that presents a plethora of housing choices and varied communities. There are plenty of options available for…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious, fearful, and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not what my previously shy and…
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 celebrated nine months residing in London. While the duration may seem brief, I have gained significant insights. London is a vibrant metropolis, providing an extensive range of housing choices and multicultural neighborhoods. Students are presented with numerous options. Both student accommodations…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Composed by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and unpredictability regarding the future. I was on the verge of commencing my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Stepping into the unfamiliar was not something my previously introverted and reserved…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Scholar
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Lately, I’ve hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. While it may not seem like a lengthy duration, I’ve gained significant insights. London is a dynamic metropolis, offering not only a variety of housing options but also a rich mix of communities. Students are…
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 felt anxious and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was beginning my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously reserved self was used to. Looking back now,…
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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 may seem brief, I’ve acquired some perspectives during this time. London is a vibrant metropolis, not only for its multitude of living options but also for its varied communities. Students…
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