Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Reflecting on October 2022, I recall feeling anxious, unsure, and overwhelmed as I embarked on my first year studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As someone who had always been timid and introverted, plunging into a brand new environment seemed intimidating. Now, ten…
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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering It’s been nine months since I relocated to London, and while that timeframe may not appear extensive, it’s been sufficient to acquire a wealth of knowledge about living in this vibrant city. London is not only abundant in cultural variety but also provides a multitude…
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Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, uncertainty, and a considerable amount of fear. I was on the verge of starting my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As someone who has always been rather shy and…
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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering A few days ago, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. Although it might not seem like a significant amount of time, it has provided me with essential insights into life in this bustling city. London stands out as a lively metropolis, not only…
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Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was filled with anxiety, uncertainty, and quite a bit of fear. I was about to embark on my first year of studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, and as someone who has always leaned towards being…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering It’s been nine months since I relocated to London, and while that may not seem like an extensive period, it’s been ample time to gain insights into living in this vibrant city. London is renowned not only for its rich history and cultural variety but…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts in the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, uncertainty, and a significant degree of fear. I was on the verge of starting my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As a person who had always been somewhat shy…
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Here is a revised version of the text, ensuring fluidity, clarity, and structure, all while keeping the original essence and personal insights intact: — Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering It has been nine months since I relocated to London, and although that may not appear to be a long duration,…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) In October 2022, I was engulfed in nerves, uncertainty, and a considerable amount of fear as I geared up to commence my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. Having always been a bit shy and reserved, the thought of venturing into…
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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering It has been nine months since I relocated to London, and although that might not appear to be an extended period, it has been sufficient to acquire a wealth of knowledge about residing in this vibrant city. London is abundant in culture and history, plus…
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