Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty about the future. I was about to embark on my Materials Science and Engineering degree as a first-year student. Stepping into the unknown was not something my previously introverted and quiet self…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I achieved the milestone of living in London for nine months. Although it’s a relatively short span, I’ve acquired some valuable perspectives during this time. London is a bustling metropolis, characterized not only by its varied housing options but also by its…
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) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I felt nervous and uncertain about what lay ahead. I was set to start my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar was hardly familiar territory for my previously reserved self. Looking back,…
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 marked nine months of residing in London. While this may not seem extensive, I’ve gathered some valuable experiences. London is a vibrant metropolis, not only for its array of housing options but also for its rich tapestry of communities. Students have…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts During the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Around ten months prior, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding 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 introverted…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. in Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I completed nine months of residing in London. While this may not seem extensive, I have gathered some experiences during this time. London is a vibrant metropolis, characterized not only by its range of housing options but also by its multicultural…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts in the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Learner
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was about to begin my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a newcomer. Embracing the unknown was not a scenario my previously quiet and reserved…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering I have recently completed nine months of residing in London. While it may seem brief, I have acquired various insights throughout this period. London is a vibrant metropolis, not just for its wide array of housing options but also for the various communities that call…
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) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. As a first-year student, I was about to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering. Embracing the unknown was a challenge for my formerly shy…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I have passed the nine-month milestone of residing in London. While this duration might seem brief, I’ve gathered some valuable perspectives. London is a vibrant metropolis, not only due to its extensive housing choices but also its multicultural societies. Students are presented with numerous…
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