Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) In October 2022, I was filled with anxiety, uncertainty, and a touch of apprehension as I got ready to embark on my first year of studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As someone who has always leaned towards being introverted, jumping into a…
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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering It’s been nine months since my arrival in London, and although that may not appear to be a lengthy period, it has provided ample time to absorb a wealth of knowledge about life in this vibrant city. London is not only steeped in culture and…
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Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was filled with anxiety, apprehension, and uncertainty about what awaited me. I was on the verge of starting my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As someone who had always been rather introverted and…
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Here is a revised version of the article, preserving the original intent while enhancing clarity and coherence: — Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. While this might seem brief, it has provided ample opportunity to discover a wealth of information about life…
Read moreDos and Don’ts During the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was anxious, unsure, and just a bit scared as I geared up to embark on my first year of studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As someone who has always tended to be shy and introverted,…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Here is a reformulated version of the article that enhances its coherence and clarity while maintaining the original intent: — Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Just a few days ago, I hit the nine-month milestone of my stay in London. Although it may not seem lengthy, it’s been sufficient for…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts of Your 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 brimming with anxiety, uncertainty, and a considerable amount of fear. I was on the brink of starting my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, and the thought of plunging into university life felt…
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Here is a revised rendition of the article, preserving the intended meaning while improving clarity and structure: — Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Having spent nine months in London, a relatively short duration, I’ve nonetheless acquired some significant perspectives on residing in this vibrant city. London is celebrated not only…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for Year One: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) In October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, uncertainty, and a substantial amount of fear. I was on the verge of starting my first year of studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, and the idea of immersing myself in something so novel and…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering It has been nine months since I relocated to London, and while that might not appear to be a lengthy period, it has been sufficient to discover a substantial amount about residing in this lively city. London is not just abundant in culture and history…
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