Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Just ten months back in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainties about what lay ahead. I was on the brink of commencing my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was something I, as a typically…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I’ve marked nine months of residing in London. While this may not seem lengthy, I’ve gained a wealth of experience. London is dynamic, presenting a variety of housing options and active communities. Students can select from numerous choices, including student accommodations to private rentals,…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Perspectives from a Materials Science Scholar
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I found myself overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about the future. I was on the verge of starting my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Embracing the unknown was not something my formerly shy…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Graduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of residing in London. While it may not seem like a long duration, I have gained a wealth of experience. London is a vibrant metropolis, presenting a diverse range of housing options and dynamic communities. Students can choose from student…
Read moreDos and Don’ts of the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, 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. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid and…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated my nine-month anniversary of residing in London. While nine months may seem brief, I have absorbed valuable insights along the way. London is a vibrant metropolis, not only for its varied housing options but also for its multitude of communities. Students have…
Read moreDos and Don’ts During the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) 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 first-year student. Venturing into unfamiliar territory was not typical for my previously timid and reserved self….
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Scholar
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I commemorated nine months of living in London. Though it’s not a lengthy duration, I’ve acquired several experiences. London is a vibrant metropolis, reflected not only in its diverse housing options but also in its multifaceted communities. Students are presented with 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) Ten months prior, in October 2022, I was filled with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was about to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Taking the plunge was not something my previously shy and reserved nature…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Graduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I have hit the nine-month milestone of residing in London. Although it’s not an extensive period, I’ve gathered some knowledge. London is a dynamic city, not only due to its wide range of housing choices but also because of its multicultural communities. Students possess…
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