Health Science Reviews

By Rofhiwa Musoliwa

I never thought I would find myself back in class, doing Honours again. When I started this journey, I believed I had already paid my dues in the world of academia. I had dreams beyond the lecture halls, but life had its own path, calling me back not as a failure, but as someone with unfinished growth.

Honours year moves fast, like stepping into a current that sweeps you off your feet from day one. There is no easing into it. Just when you begin to adjust to the new environment, navigating new lecturers, new expectations, and new peers bam! A sudden wave of assessments. I came back thinking this time would be easier. I had done this before, hadn’t I? But I quickly learned that challenges do not fade; they just change shape. This second Honours year didn’t come to make me comfortable; it came to test me in new ways. From moments of doubt to panic attacks before exams, from trying to focus while my brain felt blocked, to days I carried my own weight just to show up; this road has not been easy. But still, I walk it.

I now know that growth doesn’t only happen when things are smooth; it happens when you’re forced to rise again, even when you’re tired. I am deeply thankful for my project supervisor whose unwavering support and kindness have made this journey a little lighter and a lot more meaningful. Trust the process. Growth often hides in the very places we did not plan to return to. Let this be a reminder to anyone walking a path that feels like a detour; sometimes the road you resist the most holds the lessons you need the most. Honour your journey.

“Yes, I knew it, it’s gonna hurt, it’s gonna be difficult, but we gonna keep on moving.”- TikTok challenge 2025.