Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, doubt, and a sense of apprehension about what was to come. I was on the verge of starting my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, and the prospect of immersing…
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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 this duration might not seem extensive, I have already acquired a considerable amount of knowledge about residing in this lively city. London is renowned not only for its diverse housing options but also…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Reflecting on October 2022, I recall feeling anxious, uncertain, and overwhelmed as I geared up to commence my first year in studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As someone who has always been a bit introverted and reserved, plunging into university life seemed…
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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 might not appear to be an extensive period, it has been sufficient to discover several important insights about residing in this vibrant city. London is not only abundant in culture and history but…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained from My Experience as a Materials Science Student
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, uncertainty, and a healthy dose of fear as I prepared to embark on my first year studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. Being someone who has always been somewhat shy and reserved,…
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 might not appear to be an extended period, it’s been sufficient to gather some significant perspectives on life in this vibrant city. London is renowned not just for its famous landmarks and deep-rooted…
Read moreDo’s 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) Ten months back, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, uncertainty, and quite a bit of fear. I was on the brink of starting my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, and the prospect of engaging in something so new…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Just a few days ago, I reached the milestone of nine months living in London. Although this may not seem like a lengthy period, it has been sufficient for me to gain a wealth of knowledge about life in this dynamic city. London is not…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights from My Experience as a Materials Science Student
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Reflecting on October 2022, I recall feeling anxious, uncertain, and overwhelmed as I geared up to commence my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As someone who has typically been a bit shy and reserved, plunging into university life was quite…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Graduate Student
Here is a rephrased version of the article, preserving the original meaning while enhancing clarity and flow: — Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Only a few days ago, I marked nine months of residing in London. While that may not sound extensive, it has sufficed for me to gain valuable…
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