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You Failed Your Matric Exams—Now What?

You Failed Your Matric Exams—Now What?

If you find that you did not pass matric, EduOne is here to help. As with all things in life, sometimes it doesn’t go to plan and we need to regroup. What to do next?

Ultimate Guide to NQF Levels | 2025

Ultimate Guide to NQF Levels | 2025

A proper understanding of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF)—otherwise known as NQF Levels— will…

How to Get an Email Address

How to Get an Email Address

Step-by-step instructions on how to get an email address. Having access to email is more important than ever, as much of your educational life will run through email.

Scarce Skills: Get a Job with These Skills

Scarce Skills: Get a Job with These Skills

There’s loads of pressure in high school to start thinking about your future. While…

Universities Open for Second Semester Applications 2024

Universities Open for Second Semester Applications 2024

If you’ve missed the opportunity to apply for the first semester, worry not! Several…

10 Things to Remember Before Applying to University

10 Things to Remember Before Applying to University

Applying to university can be a daunting process. Make sure you are well prepared and…

How to Set Realistic Goals

How to Set Realistic Goals

Have you ever made a list of goals only to come to the end of the year without achieving your goals? Shirley gives tips on how to set realistic goals.

Tertiary Education: what to know BEFORE Studying

Tertiary Education: what to know BEFORE Studying

Okay, so you’ve been accepted into an awesome tertiary institution and there are a bunch of mixed emotions going on in your gut. We get it.

Matric results: how to prepare

Matric results: how to prepare

Exams are over! It’s now time to rest,relax and party! Or is it? We will break down life after exams and the wait for matric results.

The 101 of Apprenticeships and Learnerships

The 101 of Apprenticeships and Learnerships

Are you in a bit of a tricky situation and you’re unsure of what to do with your future? Have you considered apprenticeships and learnerships?

How to Study Smart

How to Study Smart

Exams getting you down? Instead of cramming a heap of information into your brain last minute, why not plan ahead and learn how to study smart?

Five Ways to Relieve Exam Stress

Five Ways to Relieve Exam Stress

It’s the day before your final maths exam. You wake up startled as you realise that you only have one day left to study. The stress starts to creep in.

Time management: how to get it right

Time management: how to get it right

Do you ever feel like you have so much to do and so little time? Time mangement is not easy to get right. We hear you. Let’s get your time managed.

So you want to Study Further

If you’re in your last years of high school, it’s likely that all that everyone has been talking about what they want to study after Matric.

5 Tips to Get You Exam Ready

For many of you, exams are a mere month away! Here are some tips for preparing and studying so that you’ll walk into the venue exam ready and confident!

Live Your Best Life (Style)

Now is the time for you to renew your thinking around your lifestyle and begin to live your best life – a life that will last a lifetime!

Studying with a Mental Illness

Mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression affect one in every six individuals in South Africa – this does not include bipolar or schizophrenia.

Failing in School? You can still get a Degree

Even if you feel like you’re failing in school, you can still go on to get a degree one day. Read how Devan did it – right through to his Masters.

Work Readiness: What Is That?

Work Readiness: What Is That?

As you take a deep breath and conclude your long schooling years, it’s time to start thinking ahead. It’s tough to feel ready to work just yet. We get you.

Why it is Important to Up-skill our Teachers?

Education is viewed by many as the most important way to improve a country. Skilled teachers are essential to an effective and prosperous education system.

Worker Rights: What You need to Know

Worker Rights: What You need to Know

It is very important that you are aware of Worker Rights, whether you be the employer or the employee. Worker Rights pertain to you.

Learning Pathways: Which one is for me?

Learning Pathways explain the various post-high school options that are available to learners. There are many ways to pick a path.

TVET Colleges: What is the Qualification Quality?

TVET Colleges: What is the Qualification Quality?

TVET colleges offer students education and training with a view towards a specific range of jobs, employment or entrepreneurial possibilities.

Learning for Life: Why it’s a Necessity

We are going to be learning for the rest of our lives, so we might as well do it right and make the most of all of the information available to us!

Life After School: Importance of Maths and Science

Are you wondering whether Maths and Science are really worth taking to matric? Well, we’ll be investigating why these subjects are actually important…

Be Accountable: your Future is your Responsibility

High school may be the best time of your life, but it also comes with responsibility, such as deciding which subjects to take.

Why Learners who don’t Study get Good Marks

To be honest, no one wants to study – even the most nerd-y learners are not always keen to hit the books. How does getting good marks come easily to some?

Balancing Sport and Academics

Balancing Sport and Academics

Do you prefer the sports field to the classroom? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. We’ve found that there is a way to balance sport and academics.

Tertiary Qualifications: Does Every job need one?

If you think your lack of qualifications is standing in your way of getting a job, think again. We have a reality check that is going to bust the myths and give you some perspective.

Get an Education: University versus TVET College

Get an Education: University versus TVET College

Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges fulfil an important role in our society, but they tend to be considered less desirable than a University. Let’s unpack why this perspective is not the whole truth…

Guide to Writing the NBTs Outside of South Africa

Guide to Writing the NBTs Outside of South Africa

If you find yourself outside of South Africa and you want to study next year, don’t panic. There’s a way for you to still write the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs). Liz has been there, done that so she’s got advice for days on this topic.

Do I Apply with Gr. 11 or Gr. 12 Marks?

Do I Apply with Gr. 11 or Gr. 12 Marks?

The university application process can become quite confusing and complicated. This article aims to shed some light on the marks you’ll need to apply with.

Examinations: How To Ace Them

Examinations: How To Ace Them

Examinations can be incredibly stressful. We totally hear you! No sweat with FundiConnect. We have some practical tips for you!

The Value of Past Papers

The Value of Past Papers

Past papers. They’re useful, right? Put simply, yes – they are. As long as you do them properly. Don’t sweat it, we are here to tell you how.

Mathematics: Literacy vs Pure and Technical Maths

Mathematics: Literacy vs Pure and Technical Maths

Mathematics is a compulsory subject in South African schools. That could be either good or bad news to your ears. Either way, you’ve got options.

Online Applications: What You Need to Know

While there are a few ways you can apply to your tertiary institution of choice, online applications could save you time and energy.

Foreign Secondary Qualifications in South African Universities

Foreign Secondary Qualifications in South African Universities

If you are studying a foreign secondary qualifications in SA or abroad, we have all the info you may need to apply to a South African University.

How to do Grade 11 like a Pro

How to do Grade 11 like a Pro

Are you in Grade 11? If yes, you attest to the fact that Grade 11 is one of the hardest years of your high school career. Need a survival guide? Well, you have come across the right article!

10 Things you Should Know Before Going to University

So you’ve got the acceptance letter, you’re packed and excited to get going. Here are a few things to consider before going to university.

2019 Institution Open Days

2019 Institution Open Days

Interested in getting a study loan to fund your tuition, books, accommodation and more?…

Driver’s Test – What to do if you Fail

Driver’s Test – What to do if you Fail

Taking your driver’s test is a coming of age ritual that many South Africans…

3 Tips for Making the Most of Open Days

3 Tips for Making the Most of Open Days

Attending open days can be super informative and helpful. But you need to go prepared to make the best of it. Here are some tips on making the best most of open days at all institutions.

Grade 9: Do it like a Pro

Grade 9: Do it like a Pro

Grade 9. In the moment it feels like the hardest and most daunting school…

How to get into Stellenbosch University (Maties)

How to get into Stellenbosch University (Maties)

So, you are keen to study at the Stellenbosch University (SU)? One of the need-to-knows before sending off your application form to Maties is the APS calculation.

Get Ready to Take on a Degree

Are you thinking of applying to study but don’t meet the requirements? Or perhaps you don’t feel confident to start your educational journey? We get you. Find out how you can prepare yourself for university and set a foundation for your future.

How to get a Matric Certificate (NQF 4)

How to get a Matric Certificate (NQF 4)

Not getting your matric certificate (NCS) isn’t such a big deal anymore. Here all of your options are laid out to help you get an NQF 4.

2019 NSC Supplementary Exams: How to Apply

2019 NSC Supplementary Exams: How to Apply

Do you want to improve your matric results by writing the NSC supplementary exams? Find out all you need to know about the supplementary exams in 2019.

Budget New Year’s Eve Ideas

New Year’s Eve always promises to be the best night of the year IF you have the budget to spend on it… Here are some great alternatives to spending all of your hard-earned cash.

How to Avoid Getting Broke this Christmas

Improve your Matric Results at Damelin Correspondence College

Improve your Matric Results at Damelin Correspondence College

Have you recently finished matric only to discover that your results aren’t good enough to apply for the course you had hoped to study? Find out how to improve your results here.

Keep Calm and Graduate

Graduation is nearing and it’s your last year. What to do? Where to go? Francesca Matthys shares some tips on how to keep sane before & after you graduate.

Getting a Summer Job – What Options do I Have?

Apart from having a jol and soaking up Vitamin D, your big break is…

2019 Late Application Dates

2019 Late Application Dates

There are certain things that one should never be late for: meeting the in-laws, a movie at Ster Kinekor, and applying to university!

How we Procrastinate and How to Avoid It

One of the most common things we all struggle with during exam and test time is procrastinate. We’ve all done it and still do it. Here’s how to avoid it.

Failure is not Final

Truth be told: failing is rough. It can even feel like the end of the world. Good news: it’s only the beginning. The people who fail are the most successful people.

Snacks for Matric Studying

Study breaks are all about snacks. We came up with the yummiest (this is totally a word), easiest snacks to nibble on during your time away from the books.

Reflections from a Teacher in South Africa

In this article, Shirley picks the mind of Benita Swanepoel, a teacher at Ntaba Maria Primary School in Grahamstown and finds out what it is like to be a teacher in South Africa.

South African Salaries: What do Professionals Earn?

South African Salaries: What do Professionals Earn?

How much you will earn one day is becoming a big part of choosing what to study. Here is a breakdown of South African salaries in different industries.

Internships: Welcome to the Working World

Internships are one of the most valuable ways to shape your studying and career decisions, establish yourself within an industry and gain work experience. Find out how to apply for an internship and how to make the most of it.

Is Distance Learning Right For You?

For every South African student, there is a different way to study. Distance learning is one of the study options. Let’s take a closer look at whether this type of studying would work for you.

How to Give Stress the Boot

We are confronted with stress every day in our personal and professional lives. By…

Student Accommodation Sorted with DigsConnect

Student Accommodation Sorted with DigsConnect

Making the transition into your tertiary studies is undoubtedly exciting. New people, a new scene, a ton of new opportunities and, often, a new city all contribute to this being the most inspiring and thrilling time of your life.

Volunteering opportunities: Want to Volunteer in the Holidays?

Volunteering opportunities: Want to Volunteer in the Holidays?

If you want to affect change and do some genuine good, get involved in the holidays. Check out some of South Africa’s volunteering opportunities.

Job Shadowing – Why the Big Fuss?

Job Shadowing – Why the Big Fuss?

Job shadowing is undoubtedly one of the most useful and important experiences any student can have. Find out the key benefits of job shadowing.

Redefining Success in Education

Redefining Success in Education

Academic performance isn’t the only definer of success. We need to evaluate success from a more holistic perspective, especially in the education space.

Youth Month: What does Leadership mean in South Africa?

It’s Youth Day! Now is the time to celebrate tomorrow’s leaders. We ran a writing competition to get an idea of what leadership means to you – South Africa’s future leaders. Our Youth Month competition winner, Sibahle Ngqiva, shares her ideas on what leadership means as a young South African. #YouthTodayLeaderTomorrow

Technology in the Classroom: A Step-by-Step Guide

Technology in the Classroom: A Step-by-Step Guide

The future is changing and it’s happening right now. There’s not much we can do about it so here’s a step-by-step guide to technology in the classroom.

Museums in Your Province

Here are some great ideas for museums to visit in each province of South Africa, along with some cool student discounts offered at each museum.

The Balancing Act: Keeping a Healthy Body and Mind

The Balancing Act: Keeping a Healthy Body and Mind

Balancing all facets of life can be a challenge. Learning is one of the greatest skills you will ever obtain. Shirley has some simple tips on how you can become an expert at the balancing act.

10 Easy Tips to Save Water

10 Easy Tips to Save Water

Water is love. Water is life. It is also in short supply. Here are…

Parents of Teens: Are You Doing More Harm Than Good?

If you’re a parent of a teenager, it’s hard to find a parenting style that actually works. These years with your child can be tough. Panic not, Annique has some advice for you.

The Issues with South Africa’s Education System

The Issues with South Africa’s Education System

As South Africans, we might think that our education system is one of the best on the African continent. However, researcher and entrepreneur, Mduduzi Mbiza has investigated the system. The facts he has found reveal how critical the situation actually is.

Get Work Ready with Scarce Skills

Get Work Ready with Scarce Skills

Imagine this: you’ve just finished your studies and you’re in high demand with employers. You don’t need to find jobs; jobs find you. This could be a reality. How? With a scarce skill.

The Game-Changing Growth Mindset

The way we think directly impacts our growth. A simple change in mindset can change your thought patterns and confidence – therefore your success.

10 Student New Year’s Resolutions (That Flop)

Every student has one or more New Year’s resolutions they intend to implement for…

Importance of Computer Skills

Importance of Computer Skills

Computer literacy so important in the workplace, for everyone from the lowest employee to…

Realise Your Potential with Distance Education

Distance education is a means of studying, no matter your current situation. You can study from anywhere in SA AND work while studying.

Does Money Actually Matter?

Ever thought about money management and doing the whole budgeting and savings thing? Or is this something that sounds way too adult? Either way, getting a grip on how to handle your moola is one of the coolest life lessons you can learn.

Teachers – Education Amidst the Chaos of High School

Interested in getting a study loan to fund your tuition, books, accommodation and more?…

Nigeria to South Africa: Your Study Visa Checklist

Are you a Nigerian looking to study in South Africa? Feeling unsure about the Visa process? Here’s a step-by-step process to help guide you.

University Application Process for Nigerians

Are you a Nigerian looking to study in South Africa? If you’re unsure about how to make that happen, this article will guide you through everything you need to know.

How to Find Work to Fund Your Studies

How to Find Work to Fund Your Studies

Is it possible to fund your studies by doing work on the side? Shirley gives some tips on how to pay for your own studies and stay sane while doing it.

Latest Must-Have Educational Apps for Students

Technology is only becoming more popular as an educational tool and, as students of the 21st century, we’re happy with any excuse to bring our devices into the classroom.

Do I Need a Degree for Job Security?

Is having a degree necessary for job security? Cara breaks down a few facts about studying and…

Move Forward with a TVET College

Move Forward with a TVET College

Find yourself leaving high school before finishing Matric? You can move forward with a TVET college and pursue your career.

How to Calculate your APS at VUT

How to Calculate your APS at VUT

So, you are keen to study at the Vaal University of Technology (VUT)? One of the need-to-knows before sending off your application form to VUT is the APS calculation.

How to Calculate your APS at MUT

How to Calculate your APS at MUT

Below is a breakdown of how to calculate your APS for MUT. Find out the APS calculation before you submit your application.

How to Calculate your APS at DUT

How to Calculate your APS at DUT

So, you are keen to study at the Durban University of Technology (DUT)? One of the need-to-knows before sending off your application form to DUT is the APS calculation.

How to Calculate your APS at CUT

How to Calculate your APS at CUT

So, you are keen to study at the Central University of Technology (CUT)? One of the need-to-knows before sending off your application form to CUT is the APS calculation.

How to Calculate your APS at CPUT

How to Calculate your APS at CPUT

So, you are keen to study at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)? One of the need-to-knows before sending off your application form to CPUT is the APS calculation.

How to Calculate your APS at TUT

How to Calculate your APS at TUT

So, you’re looking forward to being a student at Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)? One of the need-to-knows before sending off your application form to TUT is the APS calculation.

BBG Cape Town – Shaping & Empowering Women

Ladies, if the name Kayla Itsines rings any bells, make sure you keep reading, ‘cos BBG Cape Town is happening. Find out how BBG Cape Town founder Emily started the fast-growing project.

Group Work – How To Work With Others

Some love it, and some hate it, but everyone needs to do it at…

Kenyan’s Applying to SA Universities: Application Process

Interested in getting a study loan to fund your tuition, books, accommodation and more?…

Difference Between Institutions in South Africa

Difference Between Institutions in South Africa

Planning for your future? Find all the info you need to choose between a TVET, University of Technology and University as your study institution.

How to get the Most out of Your Lectures

All undergraduates can relate to the lecture struggle. You could be spending your 45-minute…

Is Studying Worth Getting into Debt?

Interested in getting a study loan to fund your tuition, books, accommodation and more?…

10 Things to Help You Concentrate in a Lecture

Skipping a lecture because you can’t concentrate anyway is majorly tempting. With these 10…

Becoming a Holiday Productivity Machine

Holiday time is a great time to switch off and relax but it’s also an opportunity to start a hobby/project or do some vac work. Hash tag holiday productivity.

Job Shadowing Not Working Out? Do An Interview

Don’t know what to study? Start your career research and interview professionals to figure…

Finnish School

Finnish School

Yes, spelt that correctly – keep reading. Finland – who only have the worlds best education system – have decided to change things up by replacing traditional subject learning with “Phenomenon-Based Learning”.

The Benefits of Letting Go

Higher Education VS Further Education

Higher Education VS Further Education

Do you want to know what the difference between higher education and further education…

What You Need to Know About Your Childs Future in SA

Study in SA: Namibians, ace the Visa Process

Interested in getting a study loan to fund your tuition, books, accommodation and more?…

University Application Process for Namibians

Interested in getting a study loan to fund your tuition, books, accommodation and more?…

How To Get Funding to Study Abroad for South Africans

How To Get Funding to Study Abroad for South Africans

Do you dream of wandering the globe and experiencing new cultures and people? Well…

10 Ways to Improve Your Productivity

10 Ways to Improve Your Productivity

Are you struggling to get in the concentration zone? Do you feel like you…

The Digital Workplace: Preparing Students for an Online World

The Digital Workplace: Preparing Students for an Online World

South Africa desperately needs technical and digital-literacy skills in the digital workplace. How do…

Don’t Suffer in Silence – How Can You Help Yourself?

Going through a difficult time alone is not always easy, but the option to…

Tips to Become a Successful YouTube Vlogger

Want to start a vlog but not sure where to start? Here is some…

So You’re Addicted to Caffeine

I hope you’re sitting down with a really tasty cup of coffee in hand,…

Best Binge Watching Series to Develop Yourself

Doing a Short Course – A Good Alternative?

Doing a Short Course – A Good Alternative?

We give you some of the information that you need to know when considering…

Navigate your way to a Sailing Qualification

Sailing off into the sunset can actually be a career. Let’s see what it takes to follow a career in sailing and study sailing as a qualification.

Community Development: Hone Your Skills

Part 2: Getting Your Driver’s Licence

Part 2: Getting Your Driver’s Licence

The process of getting your driver’s licence in South Africa You have your learner’s…

Part 1: Getting Your Learner’s Licence

Part 1: Getting Your Learner’s Licence

The process of getting your learner’s licence in South Africa You can finally start…

Learnerships & Skills Programmes: A Better Option?

Learnerships & Skills Programmes: A Better Option?

To degree or not to degree? Asked no one ever. Surely there’s no other way to study than university. Or is there..? Ever heard about learnerships?

Knocks, Retaliation, and a Career in Human Resources

Chantiny has had her shares of knocks, but no matter how many times she…

Societies for the Win: Get Involved!

Living Alone Vs Living with a Flatmate

Living Alone Vs Living with a Flatmate

There are benefits and disadvantages to living alone vs living with a flatmate, the…

5 Ways Handwritten Notes May Help Your Studies

Taking your iPad or laptop to university, instead of the old faithful pen and…

Taking Part in Leadership Roles as a Student

It may seem like leadership is only for specific types of people. It’s not.…

Improve Your Employability with Microsoft Office

Improve Your Employability with Microsoft Office

Being skilled in Microsoft Office is a basic requirement for many admin job positions. If you want to add these computer skills to your CV, or upgrade your existing computer skills, check out the Foundations of the Microsoft Office course at Damelin College.

The Bachelor of Arts Degree – Deflating the Stigma

It’s time to deflate the stigma surrounding the frowned-upon, yet popular BA degree. BA graduate, Devan, reflects on his experience with the degree.

NBTs: Student Experiences and Advice

NBTs: Student Experiences and Advice

Instead of asking teachers and NBT invigilators about what to expect from the NBTs,…

NBTs 2016 – Round One. Ding Ding Ding.

The first round of the 2016 National Benchmark Tests (NBTs) are on the 21st…

A Q&A with Food 4 Thought

In a Q&A with Food 4 Thought, we chat to founder Ome Demetriou about how…

20 Things you probably won’t learn at School

You learn plenty in school. But there are many useful, practical things you don’t learn…

Teachers – What you need to know about NBTs

Interested in getting a study loan to fund your tuition, books, accommodation and more?…

10 Lessons from Our Childhood Cartoons

10 Lessons from Our Childhood Cartoons

When we were younger and watched your childhood cartoons on TV, the little animated…

Studying Abroad: It’s Not as Hard as You Think!

Studying Abroad: It’s Not as Hard as You Think!

If you think that studying abroad is something you will never be able to…

5 Ways to Deal with Stress at University

5 Ways to Deal with Stress at University

Everyone goes through a stage in life where stress ultimately takes over the mind,…

5 TED Talks Every Student Should Watch

Having a bad day? Feel like you’re getting nowhere? Some days you really just…

Take the Right Turn with Car Insurance

When you start researching car insurance, you find many different options and huge terms that you don’t understand. Robyn did her own research and found out everything you may need to know about car insurance.

California Dreaming – Being an Exchange Student

One girl’s story of being an exchange student in Santa Barbara, California, and how…

Three Cheers for Vocational Training

Three Cheers for Vocational Training

Not too keen on the idea of a four year varsity degree but still…

Why it’s Possible to Study & Work at the Same Time?

To study and work at the same time is becoming a thing these days.…

Will You Get Support with Distance Learning?

Will You Get Support with Distance Learning?

Many think distance learning means you get no help. Robyn spoke to Isaac Jansen at Damelin Correspondence to find out if their students get adequate support with distance learning.

5 Ways to Keep your Cool on Campus

10 Practical Student Accessories

10 Practical Student Accessories

Ever wondered what some of the most practical student accessories are? What are the…

5 Tips to Cope with Your Child’s Failure

Student and Matric failures are a reality, especially in South Africa. Read on to…

Why Average Students Excel in University

Why Average Students Excel in University

Every year, top high school learners choke in their first year at university while previously average students excel. Find out why and how to change this.

Grahamstown: Six Student Pleasures of a Small Town

Grahamstown: Six Student Pleasures of a Small Town

Grahamstown is one of the most popular student towns in South Africa. Johan reflects on 6 benefits of living the small-town student life.

Budget Student Recipes

Budget Student Recipes

One of the hardest parts about having to fend for yourself is having to…

20 Things Students Can’t Live Without

Are you wondering what students can’t live without? What keeps us going both mentally…

Should I Get a Student Job?

To job or not to job – that is the question. There are a…

The Importance of Choosing Accredited Courses

Colleges always make a point of telling you that they offer accredited courses. What…

How to stay Motivated while doing Distance Learning?

Motivation is key for many situations in our lives and especially needed for students…

Just my Cup of Graphic Design

Graphic Design is more than just art – it has the ability to create…

Hot off the Press: MEA Courses at Belgium Campus

Interested in getting a study loan to fund your tuition, books, accommodation and more?…

Tertiary Education is Important

Everyone says tertiary education is important. But what’s all the fuss about? Here follow…

5 Tips for Making it through First Year Engineering

5 Tips for Making it through First Year Engineering

Don’t fear the plunge into the cold and stormy waters of your first year…

Study Abroad in South Africa

Interested in getting a study loan to fund your tuition, books, accommodation and more?…

5 Ways to make Second Semester Count

Did your first semester at university give you troubles or do you feel demotivated?…

Mobile and In Touch – Communication in South Africa

Are you looking for a SA cellular network provider, but you’re not sure which one is the best for you? Here’s where to find the best deals.

5 Reasons You Should Babysit

Are you wondering which kind of student job will get you some money, but…

Head to Head – Moving to a New Home

Making the big move to a new home? Heading from high school to university…

Student Budgeting, a Piece of (Spread)Sheet

You are a student and want to become more responsible and master student budgeting…

CELTA in South Korea

Grayson Hale, a recent Rhodes University graduate tells FundiConnect about his decision to complete…

First-Year in BSc Civil Engineering

Are you considering a degree in Civil Engineering? Tondani recounts her first-year experience and…

BA Graduates are taught to Think

Do you dream about becoming a writer one day or want to know more about a BA degree? Find out how Brad is currently pursuing his dreams to become a novelist

Get Savvy on Student Banking

Get Savvy on Student Banking

Get savvy on student banking! Find out how to open a budget-friendly student bank…

Why and What to Study in South Africa?

Why and What to Study in South Africa?

Confused about what to study in South Africa and why? Johan Fourie, Economics professor…

The Big Move!

For many students moving away from home to University: whether you are moving into…

Beacons of Hope: The UJ Writing Centres

The topic on Writing Skills has been in the news recently. Top UJ Student,…

Applying to Study Medicine

Applying to Study Medicine

Deciding whether to study medicine? Find out from a final year medical student at Wits how to make the leap and take the opportunity to ask him personally.

10 Habits that Top Students Practice

Ever wondered what sets the average students and top-performing students apart? All it takes…

The Dean with the Write Stuff

Professor Don Ross, Dean of the Faculty of Commerce at UCT, gives sound advice…

How to Cook Practically Anything in a Mug

We all have those days when washing dishes is simply not a priority in…

Wits University Review by a Physio Graduate

I did a Bsc in Physiotherapy at University of Witwatersrand in Gauteng. I was…

Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy

Want to know a bit more about BSc Physiotherapy? This is what a recent graduate from the University of Witwatersrand has to say.

Surpass Your Degree – Develop Yourself

Interested in getting a study loan to fund your tuition, books, accommodation and more?…

A Graduate on UCT

Interested in getting a study loan to fund your tuition, books, accommodation and more?…

2015 Professor’s Tips

You’re Still a Parent When Your Child’s an Adult

Your child is becoming an adult and you aren’t too sure of your role in their lives any more. Here is why you’re still a parent when your child is an adult.

Living Costs at University

Living costs at university can seem like a daunting affair, your budget will only be as effective as your planning and diligence.

Reflections on Rhodes University

Interested in getting a study loan to fund your tuition, books, accommodation and more?…

How to Gauge Your Effectiveness

UCT’s Hidden Gems

UCT’s Hidden Gems

There is more to the UCT campus than a bunch of buildings. This is one of UCT’s best kept secrets. Find out where some of UCT’s hidden gems are.

First Year at UCT: a Few Tips for a Local Student

Going to university is exciting for most. Moving out, independence and no parents. But what those who spend their first year in their home town?

Relationships at Varsity: Yes or No?

University is prime location to meet a partner. They can be fun and make you feel less lonely. But are relationships at varsity a good idea?

Sports, Music or a University Degree?

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Student Taxi Listings

Student Taxi Listings

As a student in South Africa, getting around town can be quite an issue…

5 “Need-to-Knows” for Grade 12 Parents

Here are 5 things to help you as your child finishes Grade 12 and heads off to university. There are lots of things to think about so let’s get started.

Advice to Parents of Rhodes University Freshers

Your child is heading off to Rhodes to study. It’s probably far away from home and has you worried, Here is advice to parents in that situation.

Top 10 Things To Do in Eastern Cape

Top 10 Things To Do in Grahamstown

Top 10 Things To Do in Grahamstown

You don’t have to be a student to appreciate all the things to do…

Are You Just a Number at UCT?

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The Credit System

The Credit System

This article explains an important system encountered at university, the Credit System. ‘Credits’ are…

The “Duly Performed” (DP) System

The “Duly Performed” (DP) System

This system runs under many titles, yet ultimately entails the same thing: The DP…

Varsity Orientation Part III

Varsity Orientation Part II

Varsity Orientation Part I

Varsity Orientation Part I

Varsity Orientation – plenty of info, plenty of fun, and seriously worth it. In…

How Tests & Exams Work

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First Year on a Budget 

Do you really Need a textbook?

If you’re a current or past student, you know that textbooks are very expensive.…

Why Education is So Unbelievably Important

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Top 10 Things To Do In and Around Cape Town

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