Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Reflecting on October 2022, I recall the feelings of nervousness, uncertainty, and being overwhelmed as I geared up to embark on my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As a person who has always been timid and introverted, plunging into university…
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 it may not appear to be a lengthy period, it has certainly provided ample opportunity to discover much about residing in this vibrant city. London is renowned not just for its wide range…
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 ago, in October 2022, I was consumed by nerves, uncertainty, and a significant amount of fear regarding what lay ahead. I was just embarking on my journey as a first-year student in the Materials Science and Engineering MEng programme at Imperial. As someone who…
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 may not appear to be a lengthy period, it has provided ample opportunity to gather some valuable perspectives on life in this vibrant city. London is not just abundant in culture and…
Read moreDo’s and Don’ts for 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 overwhelmed with anxiety, doubt, and a significant 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 jumping straight into this new experience felt intimidating—particularly for…
Read moreDiscovering Your New Residence in London as a Master’s Student
Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Nine months ago, I relocated to London—a city that, despite its enormity, swiftly began to feel like home. Although this timeframe might not appear significant, it has granted me ample opportunity to gain insight into life here, especially as a student. London is an energetic…
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) In October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, uncertainty, and quite a bit of fear. I was about to embark on my first year studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, and the prospect of immersing myself in such a new and unfamiliar setting…
Read moreDiscovering 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 while that might not appear to be a long duration, it’s been sufficient for me to gain extensive insights about residing in this dynamic metropolis. London is not only abundant in culture and history but…
Read moreDos and Don’ts for the First Year: Insights Gained as a Materials Science Student
Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) In October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, fear, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I was about to embark on my first year of studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London, and as someone who tended to be more introverted, jumping into such…
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 may not sound like an extended period, it has been sufficient for me to acquire several important insights about residing in this vibrant city. London boasts not only a wealth of culture…
Read more