Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, uncertainty, and quite a bit of fear as I geared up to embark on my first year studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As someone who has always been a bit introverted,…
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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. While it might not seem lengthy, this period has provided me valuable perspectives on life in this vibrant metropolis. London is celebrated not only for its extensive range of housing alternatives but also for its varied…
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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 quite a bit of fear. I was on the verge of embarking on my journey as a first-year student in the Materials Science and Engineering MEng program at Imperial College London. As someone…
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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 it might not appear as a lengthy span, it has been sufficient for me to gain considerable insights into life in this vibrant city. London is not just abundant in culture and history 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 ago, in October 2022, I was overcome with nerves, uncertainty, and a significant amount of fear as I prepared to embark on my first year of studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As an individual who had always been somewhat shy…
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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Just a few days ago, I marked nine months of residing in London. Although that might seem like a brief period, it has been sufficient for me to acquire some insightful perspectives on life in this lively city. London boasts not only a wealth of…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights I’ve Gained as a Materials Science Student
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Looking back to October 2022, I recall feeling anxious, uncertain, and somewhat overwhelmed as I got ready to embark on my journey as a first-year student in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. Entering into something entirely new and unfamiliar was a significant leap…
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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Just a few days prior, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. Though it may seem like a short period, I’ve gathered some invaluable perspectives on life in this vibrant city. London is steeped in culture and history while also providing a wide range…
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Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) In October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, uncertainty, and a considerable amount of fear. I was about to embark on my first year of studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, and the prospect of entering such uncharted territory was intimidating—especially for someone…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Nine months ago, I relocated to London to embark on my postgraduate journey. While this may not appear to be an extended period, it has provided me ample opportunity to gather significant insights into residing in one of the globe’s most vibrant cities. London is…
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