by Juandre Makaka As I sit here, reflecting on the tumultuous journey where I am in the last stretch to my Sarah Baartman moment, I can’t help but marvel at the intricate web of characters that played a role in getting me this far. You see, dear reader, earning a degree is not just an…

by Luyanda Cebekhulu Reflecting on my honours experience, it was quite different from what I initially expected. There were moments when I believed I had all the time in the world, only to realize that time was slipping away faster than I could have imagined. It’s a reminder that time is a precious resource, and…

by Vieshal Gopal Returning to academia two years after completing my undergraduate degree proved to be a formidable challenge. I felt like I had lost touch with the study routine, often burning the midnight oil and pulling all-nighters. Weekends were spent studying to keep up with coursework and secure this degree. Adding to this academic…

by Cameron Timm As I look back on my honours year of studying biomedical forensic science, I can’t help but feel a mix of emotions. It’s been a challenging journey, one that’s been filled with sweat, tears, and even a few mental breakdowns along the way. Yet, amidst the struggles, there have been moments of…

by Mqiniseli Dlamini Relocating to an unfamiliar setting, be it a new school, city, or country, offers the allure of novel surroundings and experiences. Among the myriad of enthralling aspects, the most remarkable lies in the absence of familiarity, where everything and everyone are uncharted territory. This transition serves as an academic opportunity of unparalleled…

by Tristan Butler I was always excited to begin my Honours in Applied Anatomy at UCT however, nothing prepares you to encounter the amount of stress levels and workload. It has been a year of learning, with special emphasis on learning. The volume of knowledge that I have absorbed is immense, especially considering that all…

by Lutho Daza As an individual who was born in the eastern cape, grew up and studied in the eastern cape I was very excited to move to another province, especially to pursue my postgrad studies. BUT WHAT A JOURNEY IN THE CAPE…. Initially, a move from WSU in Mthatha to UCT in Cape Town…

by Inam Makhabana This year started on a positive note for me, I was highly motivated and thrilled to begin my postgraduate studies, not thinking much into what to expect and how my experience of transitioning from undergraduate to postgraduate would feel like, all that was in my mind was how wonderfully the universe had…

by Julia Fernandes

by Paige Mackenzie At the start of the new year, I knew very little about what doing an honours meant. As an undergrad we read a lot of papers, looked at a lot of graphs and memorised a lot of things. Now as much as I found that interesting – all I could think about…