Dos and Don’ts for the Initial Year: Insights from My Journey as a Materials Science Student

**Thoughts on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Almost a year ago, in October 2022, I found myself engulfed in nerves, uncertainty, and skepticism regarding what awaited me. I was on the brink of starting my inaugural year in [Materials Science and Engineering](https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/materials-science-engineering-meng/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=mra-blogs&utm_content=link) at Imperial…

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Discovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student

**Discovering a Home in London: My Journey and Observations** *By Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* It has been nine months since I relocated to London, and although that might not appear to be an extended period, I have gained a wealth of knowledge about residing in this vibrant city. London boasts a…

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Lower Body Strength Circuit Workout Session

**Lower Body Strength Circuit Workout** This circuit workout for lower body strength only needs one heavy weight—be it a dumbbell or kettlebell—and optionally a resistance band loop. The session takes 45 minutes and offers a guided warm-up and cool-down. There’s no jumping involved, and it can easily be adjusted with a lighter weight. This workout…

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25-Minute Hip Flexibility & Glute Activation Routine

**Hip Mobility & Glutes Workout Class** If you want to enhance your mobility, I have another fantastic class for you! If you didn’t catch my previous session that concentrated on shoulder mobility, you can view it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we will concentrate on hip mobility while also working on glute strength. ### Access More Mobility Classes…

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Lower Body Strength Circuit Workout Class

**Lower Body Strength Circuit Exercise** This lower body strength circuit exercise necessitates only one heavy piece of equipment—either a dumbbell or a kettlebell—and an optional resistance band loop. The session lasts for 45 minutes and features a guided warm-up and cool-down. There’s no jumping included, and adjustments are straightforward—just opt for a lighter weight if…

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25-Minute Glutes & Hip Mobility Routine

**Hip Mobility & Glute Workout Session** If you’re aiming to enhance your mobility, I have another fantastic class for you! This session emphasizes hip mobility while also targeting the glutes. If you happened to miss my earlier mobility class focused on shoulders, you can find it [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). ### Discover More Mobility Sessions If you like…

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Dos and Don’ts for Your First Year: Insights from My Journey as a Materials Science Student

**Reflections on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering** *By Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)* Ten months back, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, uncertainty, and apprehension regarding the future. I was on the verge of starting my first year studying [Materials Science and Engineering](https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/materials-science-engineering-meng/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=mra-blogs&utm_content=link) at Imperial College London. As…

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Discovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student

**Exploring Student Housing in London: My Journey** *By Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering* Just a few days back, I celebrated nine months since arriving in London. Although it might not seem extensive, I have gained a wealth of knowledge about living in this dynamic city. London presents a wide array of housing…

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Lower Body Strength Circuit Workout Session

**Lower Body Strength Circuits Workout** This 45-minute lower body strength session emphasizes enhancing strength with a single heavy weight, such as a kettlebell or dumbbell, paired with an optional resistance band loop. The workout features a guided warm-up and cool-down, with no jumps required, which allows for easy modifications by weight adjustment. This session is…

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25-Minute Hip Flexibility & Glute Strength Session

**Enhance Your Hip Mobility with This Class** If you liked my previous class concentrating on shoulder mobility, don’t forget to check it out [HERE](https://pumpsandiron.com/2021/01/08/shoulder-mobility-22-min-class/). Today, we will shift our attention to hip mobility while also engaging the glutes. ### Hip Mobility + Glutes Class In this session, we will transition fluidly from one hip mobility…

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