Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) In October 2022, I experienced a whirlwind of nerves, uncertainty, and a touch of fear. I was on the verge of commencing my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, and the idea of plunging into university life was intimidating—particularly for someone…
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Written 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 a lengthy period, I have gained extensive insights about residing in this vibrant city. London is abundant in culture and history while providing a multitude of housing…
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Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Back in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, uncertainty, and a fair share of anxiety. I was on the verge of starting my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, and the prospect of plunging into something so foreign was intimidating—especially…
Read moreLocating 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 although that may not appear to be a substantial duration, it’s been more than sufficient to gain considerable insights into residing in this vibrant city. London is not only abundant in culture and history but…
Read moreDos and Don’ts of the Initial 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 overwhelmed with anxiety, uncertainty, and a healthy measure of fear as I geared up to embark on my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As someone who had always been fairly introverted and…
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Here is a rephrased rendition of the article that enhances flow and clarity while keeping the original meaning and personable tone: — Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering It’s been nine months since I relocated to London, and although it may not appear to be an extended period, I’ve managed to…
Read moreDos and Don’ts of the Initial Year: 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 quite a bit of apprehension. I was on the brink of commencing my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, and the prospect of immersing myself in such a novel and foreign…
Read moreLocating 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 reached the milestone of nine months residing in London. While it may seem brief, this period has been ample for gathering some important perspectives. London is an energetic and multicultural city, characterized by its lively communities and an extensive…
Read moreDos and Don’ts in the Initial Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months back, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, uncertainty, and a touch of fear as I got ready to embark on my journey in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As a newcomer, plunging into something so alien and unfamiliar felt…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Here is a rephrased version of the article, refining the flow, clarity, and structure while keeping the original essence and personal tone intact: — Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Recently, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. Although it may seem like a brief period, it has allowed me…
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