Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. While it might not seem like a long period, I have gathered some insights throughout this experience. London is an energetic metropolis, not only in terms of its varied housing options but also its rich…
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By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months back, in October 2022, I was engulfed in anxiety, trepidation, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously introverted and reserved self…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of residing in London. While that duration might not appear extensive, I’ve acquired several perspectives along the way. London is a bustling city, providing a multitude of housing alternatives and dynamic communities. Students have a plethora of choices available, which…
Read moreDos and Don’ts of the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
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 fresh first-year student. Plunging into the unfamiliar was not something my previously reserved self was used…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. While this duration may not be extensive, I have acquired several insights. London is an energetic city, presenting an array of housing options and a variety of communities. Students can choose from numerous alternatives. Both student…
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) In October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Embracing the unknown was not something my previously timid and introverted self was…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I completed nine months of residing in London. Although this period isn’t extensive, I have acquired some valuable observations. London is a vibrant metropolis, known not only for its various living arrangements but also for its multicultural communities. Students have a plethora…
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, frightened, and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown wasn’t something I, being previously shy and reserved,…
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 it might not seem extensive, I’ve gained various insights within this duration. London is a bustling city, presenting a broad spectrum of housing alternatives and dynamic communities. Students have plenty of options available,…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I felt nervous and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously reserved self was used to….
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