Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I found myself overwhelmed with anxiety, uncertainty, and trepidation about what lay ahead. I was about to embark on my first year pursuing Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, and as someone who has always been somewhat shy…
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Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, back in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, uncertainty, and quite a bit of apprehension about what lay ahead. I was just embarking on my first year as a Materials Science and Engineering student at Imperial, and plunging into the unfamiliar wasn’t…
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Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Nine months ago, I relocated to London to chase my master’s degree. While that duration may not appear extensive, it’s been ample time for me to acquire valuable perspectives on life in this dynamic and diverse metropolis. London boasts a plethora of housing choices and…
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Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, back in October 2022, I was filled with anxiety, doubt, and a fair amount of apprehension. I was on the brink of starting my first year in the Materials Science and Engineering program at Imperial College London, and the idea of entering such…
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Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was filled with anxiety, uncertainty, and quite a bit of apprehension as I prepared to embark on my journey as a first-year student in the Materials Science and Engineering program at Imperial College London. As someone who has always…
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Here is a rephrased version of the article: Living in London: Insights Gained Over Nine Months Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Nine months have passed since my relocation to London, and although that might not appear to be an extensive period, it has been sufficient to acquire significant perspectives on…
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Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Back in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, doubt, and a fair amount of fear. I was about to embark on my first year studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, and the prospect of venturing into something so novel and foreign was…
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 settled in London, and although that may not appear to be a lengthy duration, I’ve gained a wealth of insights regarding life in this vibrant city. London is not just abundant in history and culture but also provides…
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