Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was on the brink of commencing my studies in Materials Science and Engineering as a newcomer. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid and…
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By Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Having recently completed nine months of residing in London, I’ve gathered various perspectives despite the relatively short duration. London is a dynamic metropolis, known not only for its wide range of housing alternatives but also for its thriving communities. Students are presented with a plethora of…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Around ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the brink of beginning my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my previously…
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 reaching the nine-month mark of my stay in London. While it may seem brief, I have garnered several perspectives during this period. London is an energetic metropolis, not just for its myriad of housing options but also for its rich…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious and uncertain about the future. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Embracing the unknown was not typical for my previously reserved personality. Looking back now,…
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 my nine-month milestone of residing in London. While this may not be an extensive period, I have gathered several observations throughout this time. London is a vibrant metropolis, offering not only a variety of living arrangements but also the diverse communities that…
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) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I experienced feelings of anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Diving into the unknown was not familiar to my formerly introverted…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Composed 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 have accumulated some observations. London is a bustling metropolis, celebrated not only for its vast selection of housing but also for its varied communities. Students have…
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 felt anxious, frightened, and uncertain about what was to come. I was about to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Immersing myself in the unfamiliar was not something my previously introverted…
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 residing in London. Though not an extensive duration, it has been sufficient to glean a few insights. London is a bustling metropolis, characterized not just by its varied housing options but also by its dynamic communities. Students have a…
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