Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Just ten months ago, in October 2022, I found myself filled with anxiety and uncertainty about what lay ahead. As a first-year student on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering, stepping into the unknown was far from what my typically shy…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I hit the nine-month mark in London. Although this duration might not seem lengthy, I’ve gained quite a lot of insights. London is an energetic city, not only for its range of housing choices but also for its multicultural communities. Students enjoy a wealth…
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Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Approximately ten months ago, in October 2022, I felt anxious, fearful, and uncertain about what was to come. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Plunging into the unknown wasn’t something my formerly timid and…
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Composed by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I marked my nine-month milestone of living in London. Although this may not seem extensive, I’ve gathered a few observations throughout this period. London is an energetic city, not only because of its wide-ranging housing selections but also due to its multicultural…
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Authored 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 about to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was alien to my formerly timid and…
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Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I marked nine months of residing in London. While it may seem brief, I’ve picked up several insights. London is a vibrant metropolis, known not just for its varied housing options but also for its communities. Students find a wealth of choices…
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Composed by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Nearly a year ago, in October 2022, I was enveloped in anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the verge of starting my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Immersing myself in unfamiliar territory was not something my previously timid…
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 nine months of residing in London. While nine months may not seem extensive, I have gleaned several insights throughout this time. London is a vibrant metropolis, providing an array of housing alternatives and varied communities. Students have numerous options available right at…
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 ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, trepidation, and uncertainty regarding what was to come. I was on the verge of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Embracing the unfamiliar wasn’t something my typically shy 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 marked nine months of residing in London. Although it isn’t a lengthy period, I have gained a wealth of experience. London is lively, providing a variety of housing options and communities. Students have an array of choices, ranging from student residences to private…
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