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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) In October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, confusion, and a hint of apprehension as I geared up to start my path as a first-year student in Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As someone who has always tended to be a bit timid…

Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering It has been nine months since I relocated to London—a relatively brief period, yet significant enough to acquire several important insights about inhabiting this vibrant city. London is not only abundant in culture and variety but also presents a wide range of housing options suitable…

Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, uncertainty, and a touch of fear as I braced myself to embark on my first year studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial College London. As someone who has always been somewhat introverted, plunging into…

Written by Harsh Gupta, MSc. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering It has been nine months since I relocated to London, and while that might not appear to be a significant duration, it’s certainly been ample time to gather some insightful experiences about life in this bustling city. London is recognized not just for its extensive…