Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the journey ahead. I was about to embark on my Materials Science and Engineering degree as a newcomer. Venturing into the unknown was far from the comfort zone of my…
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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. Although this may not seem extensive, I’ve gathered valuable experiences during this timeframe. London is a vibrant metropolis, not only for its varied housing choices but also for its eclectic communities. Students are…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was filled with nervousness, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future as I was preparing to embark on my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Diving into the unfamiliar was not something my once shy and introverted…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Lately, I have completed nine months of living in London. Though this isn’t a lengthy time, I’ve accumulated some observations. London is a dynamic city, not only for its variety of housing options but also for its multicultural populace. Students have a wide array of…
Read moreDo’s 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 verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Stepping into the unknown was not something my previously shy…
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 reached my ninth month of residing in London. While this may not be a lengthy period, I have gathered various insights throughout this time. London is an energetic city, presenting a diverse range of housing possibilities and vibrant 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) Ten months back, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed 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. Embracing the unfamiliar wasn’t something my previously timid and introverted self was…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Scholar
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I completed nine months of residing in London. While it may not seem extensive, I’ve gained considerable insights. London is an animated metropolis, not only due to its varied living arrangements but also because of its lively communities. Students have an abundance…
Read moreDos and Don’ts of 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 of 2022, I felt anxious, fearful, and uncertain about what was ahead. 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 introverted and reserved…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Postgraduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I celebrated my nine-month milestone in London. While this may seem brief, I have made some observations. London is a vibrant metropolis, not only due to its myriad housing choices but also because of its eclectic mix of communities. Students find themselves…
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