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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.

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.

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.

Get Skilled – 4 Skills You Gotta Learn NOW

The road to successful adulthood is bumpy but the more skills you gain, the smoother the ride. Here are 4 very important and underestimated skills any young adult can learn right now.

Challenge: Question the (Education) System

Teachers, parents, thinkers – are you questioning the education system that’s preparing your kids for their future? Now is the time to ask questions and challenge the system.

How to Overcome Math Anxiety

Math anxiety is a real struggle for many learners in school. It’s not simply a ‘dislike’ of the subject, or laziness. Let’s look at how to overcome it.

Optimising your Matric Break with a Study Plan

In preparation for the last stretch of your school career, here’s how to optimise your study break and smash those final exams like a boss.

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!

10 Benefits of Reading

When was the last time you got absorbed a great read? And no, scrolling through your Facebook newsfeed doesn’t count as reading. Today’s World Book Day so there’s no better time to open a book. Here are 10 benefits of reading every day!

Development of Self in Society: Get (Soft) Skilled

When applying for a job, most people prioritize their job-specific, hard skills. However, soft skills are just as important.

Mindfulness: fad or functional; hype or helpful?

Mindfulness is the new ‘it-word’ in psychology, and whilst it is in current therapeutic practice, its role in the classroom is still developing.

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!

Free Study Resources

Using free study resources will make preparing for exams and tests just that much easier! They will also help you keep up to date with your work & revision.

Driver’s Test – What to do if you Fail

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

Grade 9: Do it like a Pro

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

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

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

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.

Movies to Get You Motivated

Movies to get you motivated, anyone? Yes please. School holidays are the perfect time to kick back with an inspirational movie.

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.

Global Alert – An App for Ocean Recovery

Are you passionate about ocean recovery and fighting pollution? The Global Alert App lets you instantly report and upload trash hotspots. There’s no better day to get the App than today: World Oceans Day.

It’s All in the Prep

Life can be hectic and it’s not always easy to stay motivated. Sicelo, sheds some light on how some preparation can help you.

The Festival of Learning: Power to Create Change

The South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP) recently hosted the Festival of Learning. If you’re wondering what this is, we have the full scope.

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

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.

Life Orientation – What’s the Point?

If I were to ask you what you thought of Life Orientation.. Would you mumble something about it being a waste of time? Want to know what I think?

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…

Top 10 Ways to Stay Fresh this Summer

School’s out and Summer is fast approaching. It’s time to pack away the Eskimo clothes, watch sunrises instead of series and get your happy feet on. Here are 10 ways to stay fresh this summer.

Teachers – Education Amidst the Chaos of High School

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

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.

Your Biggest Asset is Your Mind

“It does not matter whether we win or lose.” The above is a mantra…

Group Work – How To Work With Others

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

How to get the Most out of Your Lectures

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

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.

Mfundo is the new Radebe

Be in the Know

Finding your passion and pursuing it is easier said than done. Don’t worry, there…

Homeschooling – Is it a Viable Option?

Parents often wonder whether traditional schooling is giving their kids everything they deserve. Homeschooling…

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

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

Top Ten Things to do as a UKZN Student

Durban is one of South Africa’s most diverse and exciting cities. As a UKZN…

You are a Parent – Love and Let Go

It’s tough to let your child find their own way in life, but the…

Heart meets Fish

Healthy Food: 10 Snack Ideas You WANT to Eat

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

Career choices

The EduOne Team attended the Career Indaba in JHB this past Sunday and Monday.

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,…

Avo’s and Oranges

This post comes from our kickass mailer we send out every week. Click here to…

The Art of Juggling Studies and Love

Keeping a healthy relationship whilst passing your studies may seem quite daunting. Here are…

Valentine’s Day

Remember Minecraft?

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.

Part 2: Getting Your Driver’s Licence

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

Knocks, Retaliation, and a Career in Human Resources

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

Embracing the Western Cape Wine Culture

Societies for the Win: Get Involved!

Living Alone Vs Living with a Flatmate

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

The Calisthenics Workout – Exercise on a Budget

Do you want to get strong and agile – for free? Daniel explains how…

Trailing the Tracks with the Franschhoek Wine Tram

Are you a student looking for something fun and beautiful to do this weekend?…

Keeping Our Oceans Clean – Become a Volunteer at SST

Do you care about keeping our oceans clean, and sustaining marine life? Become a…

5 Ways to Have an Opinion at University

University is not just about getting a degree. Andrea explains how university is also…

Budget Trips In and Around Cape Town

Sometimes a breather from reality is a necessity to cope with everyday life. Robyn…

A Guide to University and Student Protesting

Have you been part of a student or university protest? Have you ever wanted…

Global Alert – An App for Ocean Recovery

Are you passionate about ocean recovery and fighting pollution? The Ocean Recovery Alliance has…

Prepare for the Camino de Santiago

Have you been infected with the walking buzz and want to prepare for the…

How to Escape a Locked Room

Learning how to escape a locked room is but one of many talents fostered…

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…

10 Lessons from Our Childhood Cartoons

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

Easy Ways to Reduce Food Wastage

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…

The Hottest Coffee Spots in Cape Town

Coffee is the second biggest industry in the world after petroleum, as recorded by…

The Academy of Coffee – For the Love of Caffeine

If you’re a coffee lover then you know what it’s like to wake up…

Motivations to Walk the Camino

There’s something about the Camino. Any pilgrim who has walked it will tell you…

Going Green isn’t just for Aliens

If you read our last article, you’d know why going green is so important.…

Green is Not a Colour

Meet Simon and Devan, the co-authors of Green is Not a Colour. Read why they wrote the book and why increasing awareness of sustainability is important.

Your 5 Most Important Writing Goals

Are you a writer? Then you need goals like anyone else. To kick-start the…

5 Ways to Keep your Cool on Campus

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

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.

Top 10 Loyalty Cards for Students

Many shops offer loyalty cards ideal for students, but are they really worth it?…

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.

10 Things to Do near Wits

FundiConnect ambassador Francesca gives the low-down on 10 zesty things to do near Wits. If…

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…

Travel with a Cash Passport

How do you relax when you travel with lots of cash on you? How…

Should I Get a Student Job?

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

Get your Boots on, it’s Barnyard Time!

The FundiConnect team was recently lucky enough to get tickets to visit the Barnyard…

Movember – Why to Grow a Mo for your Bro

This month it’s all about flashing your stache. Movember is back in full swing,…

Video: Escape to Matroosberg

Taxi

Public taxis in South Africa are one of the cheapest modes of transport on…

Top 10 Things to Do & Places to Go in Stellenbosch

Whether you have money in the bank or not – it all comes down…

5 Things Parents of First Years Need to Know

Letting go when your child starts university is quite an emotional step for many parents. Janine Basel shares what she learnt.

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…

mischu – Cape Town’s Coffee Corner

Curious about the location of a snazzy Cape Town Coffee Corner? We found one…

Student Budgeting, a Piece of (Spread)Sheet

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

The Big Move!

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

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…

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.

The Science of Habits

There is no secret recipe or magic wand to good habits. Scientists can do…

We’re Creatures of Habit; Learners are no Exception

Habits are hard to start and tricky to break. Here are tips to encourage good habits in your child to help them develop into responsible, successful adults.

Top 10 Things To Do in Eastern Cape

Top 10 Things To Do in Grahamstown

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

SA University Alumni

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

Top 10 Things To Do In and Around Cape Town

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