Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Tens months back, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding what lay ahead. I was about to embark on my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was something my formerly shy and introverted self…
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 my nine-month mark in London. Though it may seem brief, I’ve gained a wealth of experience. London pulsates with energy, not just because of its variety of housing choices but also its communities. Students have a plethora of 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) Around ten months ago, in October 2022, I was engulfed in anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding the future. I was on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unfamiliar was not something my previously timid and…
Read moreLocating Your New Accommodation in London as a Postgraduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I completed nine months of residing in London. Although this may not seem extensive, I have gained significant insights. London is dynamic, not only due to its variety of housing choices but also for its communities. Students have an array of options at their…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for 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 on the brink of starting my degree in Materials Science and Engineering as a freshman. Venturing into the unknown was not something my previously timid…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Graduate Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I celebrated nine months of my stay in London. Though this period seems brief, I’ve gained a wealth of experience. London is a bustling metropolis, renowned not just for its varied living arrangements but also for its dynamic communities. Students have an…
Read moreDos and Don’ts in the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Back in October 2022, I found myself overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty regarding my future. As a first-year student, I was about to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering. Diving into the unfamiliar was not something my previously shy and introverted self…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Not long ago, I celebrated nine months of living in London. While it may not be an extensive period, I’ve gleaned some knowledge throughout this experience. London is a vibrant city, not just because of its wide-ranging housing options but also due to its multicultural…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Scholar
Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) In October 2022, ten months ago, I felt anxious, fearful, and uncertain about the future. I was on the verge of starting my journey in Materials Science and Engineering as a first-year student. Plunging into the unknown was not something my formerly timid 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 Not long ago, I completed nine months of my stay in London. Although it’s a brief period, I’ve gained significant insights. London is full of life, not just through its varied housing options but also its vibrant communities. Students enjoy a plethora of choices conveniently…
Read more