Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) A decade ago, in October 2022, I was filled with anxiety, uncertainty, and a sense of apprehension about what lay ahead. I was just embarking on my inaugural year as a Materials Science and Engineering student at Imperial College London. As someone who had always been…
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Reflections on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) A little less than a year ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with nerves, uncertainty, and plenty of apprehension. I was on the brink of starting my first year in Materials Science and Engineering at…
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Reflections on My Initial Year in Materials Science and Engineering Authored by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months back, in October 2022, I was brimming with anxieties, ambiguity, and a considerable amount of trepidation. I was on the verge of starting my inaugural year of studying Materials Science and Engineering at Imperial…
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Here is a revised version of the article with enhanced flow and coherence, while maintaining the original intent and insights: — Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering It has been nine months since my relocation to London. Although that might not seem like an extended period, it has been ample time…
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Reflections on My First Year Studying Materials Science and Engineering Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was filled with apprehension, uncertainty, and a considerable amount of fear as I geared up to embark on my journey as a first-year student in Materials Science and Engineering…
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Here is an alternative version of the article with enhanced clarity and flow, while retaining the original insights and meaning: — Authored by Harsh Gupta, MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering It has been nine months since I relocated to London, and although that may not seem like a lengthy period, I’ve acquired extensive knowledge…
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Title: A Year in Review: My Initial Experience in Materials Science and Engineering Written by Dawson La, Materials Science and Engineering (MEng) Ten months ago, in October 2022, I was overwhelmed with anxiety, uncertainty, and a good deal of self-doubt. I was on the cusp of starting my journey as a freshman in the Materials…
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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 an extended duration, it has sufficed for me to acquire considerable insights into life in this vibrant city. London is not only abundant in culture and history,…
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