By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nervousness, fear, and uncertainty about what the future might bring. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not something my formerly…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I marked nine months of residing in London. Although my time here hasn’t been extensive, I’ve gained a significant amount of knowledge. London is a vibrant metropolis, not only for its varied housing options but also for its communities. Students have a…
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 ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Immersing myself in the unknown was far from what my previously…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I reached the nine-month mark in London. Although it’s a brief period, I’ve gained a wealth of experiences. London is a vibrant city, known not only for its varied housing options but also for its communities. Students are presented with numerous choices right at…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the First 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 apprehensive and uncertain about what awaited me as I embarked on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Immersing myself in the unfamiliar was not something I had previously embraced. Looking back now, I…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Graduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I’ve reached the milestone of nine months living in London. Although nine months might not appear to be a long duration, I’ve gathered several insights throughout this period. London is a bustling metropolis, brimming not only with varied accommodation types but also thriving communities….
Read moreGuidelines and Pitfalls of the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, 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 freshman. Embracing the unfamiliar was not something my formerly shy and reserved self…
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 of residing in London. While this may not seem extensive, I have gathered some perspectives. London is an energetic metropolis, not merely for its varied living arrangements but also for its dynamic communities. Students enjoy an abundance of…
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 prior, in October 2022, I felt anxious, fearful, and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of commencing my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously introverted and reserved…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering A few days back, I celebrated my nine-month milestone residing in London. While nine months might appear brief, I have absorbed a great deal during this period. London is a bustling metropolis, characterized not just by its varied living arrangements but also by its dynamic…
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