Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months back, in October 2022, I felt anxious, fearful, and uncertain about the future. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Diving straight in wasn’t a scenario my previously timid and reserved self was used…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I celebrated my nine-month milestone of residing in London. While this period might seem brief, I have gained a wealth of experience. London is a dynamic metropolis, celebrated not only for its varied housing choices but also for its vibrant communities. Students…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Venturing into the unknown was not something my typically shy and…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of residing in London. While it may not seem extensive, I have gained some insights. London is lively, not only for its varied housing options but also for its vibrant communities. Students have numerous opportunities readily available. Both student-dedicated housing…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Back in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. 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 once shy and introverted self…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of residing in London. Although this period may not be extensive, I have garnered some understanding. London is a dynamic metropolis, renowned not only for its varied housing options but also for its lively communities. Students have an abundance of…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts in Year One: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Around ten months 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 unknown wasn’t 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 Not long ago, I marked nine months of my time in London. Although it might not appear extensive, I’ve gained a wealth of experience throughout this duration. London is a bustling metropolis, notable not only for its wide-ranging accommodation alternatives but also for its multicultural…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the First 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 was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was on the verge of embarking on my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a fresh first-year student. Embracing the unfamiliar was not something my…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Having recently completed nine months in London, I’ve gathered a wealth of experiences despite it being a relatively short period. London is a vibrant metropolis, offering not only a variety of housing options but also a rich tapestry of communities. Students enjoy numerous choices right…
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