Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was engulfed in nerves, uncertainty, and a considerable amount of fear as I readied myself to embark on my first year studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As someone who had consistently been more reserved and…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Nine months back, I relocated to London to commence my postgraduate education, and while this timeframe might not seem extensive, it has been sufficient to acquire significant knowledge about life in this vibrant city. London is enriched with culture and history, in addition to providing…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts in the Initial Year: Insights Gained from My Experience as a Materials Science Student
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) In October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, doubt, and a touch of fear as I geared up to embark on my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As an individual who had always leaned towards being introverted, plunging into an…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Just recently, I reached the milestone of nine months in London. Although this may not appear to be a significant duration, it has been sufficient for me to acquire valuable perspectives on living in this vibrant metropolis. London boasts a deep cultural heritage and a…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the Freshman Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) A decade ago, in October 2022, I found myself brimming with anxiety, uncertainty, and quite a bit of trepidation as I readied myself to embark on my inaugural year of studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. Having always been a bit introverted and…
Read moreLocating Your New Residence in London as a Graduate Student
Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Nine months prior, I relocated to London to embark on my master’s studies, and although it might not seem like an extensive duration, it has provided ample opportunity to gather meaningful experiences of life in this vibrant city. London boasts a wealth of culture and…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for the First 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 nerves, doubts, and a touch of fear as I got ready to embark on my first year studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As someone who has always been somewhat introverted, diving into…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Postgraduate Student
Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Just a few days ago, I hit the nine-month mark of residing in London. While this might not seem like a lengthy period, it has provided ample opportunity to glean important insights about life in this vibrant city. London is renowned not only for its…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for 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 considerable amount of fear regarding the future. I was on the brink of commencing my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. Having always been somewhat reserved and…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Place in London as a Master’s Student
Here is a rephrased version of the article, preserving the original intent while enhancing clarity and flow: — Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Just a few days ago, I celebrated nine months of residing in London. While it may not seem like an extensive duration, it has been sufficient for…
Read more