Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Just a mere ten months ago, in October 2022, I was brimming with nerves, uncertainty, and apprehension as I geared up to embark on my journey as a first-year student in the Materials Science and Engineering program at Imperial College London. Having always been somewhat reserved,…
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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Just a few days ago, I reached the nine-month milestone of residing in London. While it may not appear as a lengthy duration, it has been ample time to gain extensive insights about life in this vibrant city. London is famed not only for its…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts in the Initial Year: Insights I’ve Gained as a Materials Science Student
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) In October 2022, I was overcome with anxiety, doubt, and a considerable amount of fear. I was on the brink of starting my journey as a first-year student in the Materials Science and Engineering MEng programme at Imperial College London. As someone who had traditionally been…
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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 journey, and while that might not sound extensive, it has been sufficient to gain insight into living in this vibrant city. London boasts remarkable diversity—not merely in its population and culture but also…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts in the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Reflecting on October 2022, I recall feeling anxious, uncertain, and overwhelmed as I got ready to embark on my first year studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial. As a person who has always been somewhat introverted, jumping into university life felt like a daunting challenge….
Read moreLocating 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 although that might not appear to be a lengthy period, it’s been sufficient for me to acquire some valuable perspectives on life in this vibrant city. London is a lively metropolis, renowned not only…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for Your Freshman 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 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…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Scholar
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…
Read moreDos and Don’ts of the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
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…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
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…
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