Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, uncertainty, and a substantial amount of fear. I was on the brink of starting my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As someone who has always leaned towards being reserved…
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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Nine months ago, I relocated to London to embark on my master’s studies, and while this may not appear to be a lengthy period, it has been sufficient for me to gain important perspectives on living in this vibrant city. London is renowned not just…
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Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Reflecting on October 2022, I recall feeling anxious, unsure, and somewhat overwhelmed as I prepared to embark on my first year of studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As someone who used to be quite introverted and reserved, immersing myself in such a…
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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering A few days ago, I wrapped up nine months of residing in London. While it may not appear to be an extended period, it has allowed me to gather a wealth of knowledge about living in this bustling metropolis. London is renowned not only for…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, ambiguity, and a significant amount of fear. I was on the brink of starting my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As someone who had always been somewhat introverted and…
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 as a lengthy period, it’s more than sufficient to gather some insightful perspectives on living in this vibrant metropolis. London boasts a rich tapestry of culture and history, along with…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for Your First 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 nerves, uncertainty, and a significant amount of fear. I was on the brink of starting my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, and the idea of venturing into 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 celebrated nine months of residing in London. While it might not appear to be a lengthy duration, it has been sufficient for me to acquire some significant perspectives on life in this vibrant city. London is not only abundant…
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 nerves, uncertainty, and a considerable amount of fear about what lay ahead. I was on the brink of starting my first year of studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, and as someone who…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Nine months prior, I relocated to London to commence my postgraduate education, and though that may appear brief, it has provided ample opportunity to acquire meaningful perspectives on life in this bustling city. London is a lively urban center, not only with its varied housing…
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