Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Diving into the unfamiliar wasn’t something my previously reserved self was used to. Looking…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I celebrated my nine-month anniversary of residing in London. Although this period might not strike one as extensive, I have gathered some observations along the way. London is a vibrant metropolis, not only due to its extensive range of living arrangements but…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Almost a year 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. Taking such a significant leap wasn’t something my previously shy and…
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 completed nine months of residing in London. Although this may not seem extensive, I’ve gleaned some valuable perspectives. London is an energetic metropolis, renowned not only for its diverse range of housing options but also for its multicultural communities. Students have…
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 ago, back in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously timid and…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I accomplished nine months of residing in London. Although it may not seem like a long period, I’ve gained some perspectives. London is an energetic city, not only due to its array of housing choices but also because of its multicultural communities. Students have…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was filled with anxiety, trepidation, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid and…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although this isn’t a lengthy period, I’ve gathered some knowledge throughout this duration. London is a dynamic city, not only regarding its array of living arrangements but also its diverse communities. Students have an abundance…
Read moreDos and Don’ts in the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was filled with anxiety and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Plunging into the unfamiliar was not something my formerly reserved self was used…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Scholar
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Having recently completed nine months in London, I’ve gathered some observations. Although this duration may seem brief, it has been quite enlightening. London is a bustling metropolis, not just due to its myriad of housing alternatives but also because of its varied communities. Students have…
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