By Layla Alexander I remember at the ice-breaker event at the start of the year, Professor Digby Warner suggested we take a photo on our first day of honours and another on our last. With just two months left of this degree, I’m pretty sure my “before” and “after” shots will look like the difference…

By Maboletso Letsoalo Change is an inevitable aspect of existence. For most forms of life, it drives a process called evolution, leading to adaption and greater chances of survival. However, with the human experience, change can have a deeper impact. It carries the ability to radically transform perspectives, behaviours and attitudes that do the opposite…

By Lundi Peteni After having been accepted for my honours, it came with great responsibility of having to adapt initially from a work environment to now academics, and I was quite excited because my previous job aligned very well with my honours program in forensic science. Though I was quite nervous at the same time.…

By Kian Visser I’ve had some time to reflect while on leave recently. It’s been a good year, and I’m happy to have finally made it to UCT. I’ve lost count of the number of rejection letters I’ve received over the years, so to finally accomplish something that has been a long time in the…

By Juanita Nwachukwu Besides my ruined sleep routines, looming deadlines, and what seems like a fast-moving game where the player drops an avatar to play without reading the game’s rules or storylines, we all know what I am talking about: we all skipped those guidelines and told ourselves, “I’ll figure it out as it goes.”…

By Asanda Mlaba What an adventure it has been! I never anticipated having the experience I had with honours. Honestly, I only applied to the University of Cape Town (UCT) to make sure I would have a variety of possibilities for post-graduate studies. I was still in disbelief when I received the admission letter because…

By Buhlebufikile Sithole As I navigate the challenges of my honour’s year, I’m reminded that growth often lies just beyond the limits of comfort. This journey has been a whirlwind of intensity, pushing me to confront my academic and personal boundaries. Yet, amidst the chaos, I’ve found solace in the supportive community surrounding me. The…

By Andiswa Gabela  Gabela is my surname, and most people—especially the guys—love calling me by it. This year didn’t start off great, but I’ve found some favorite people who make it fun. Honours started with a big class… well, not that big, haha. The people are nice, and my IDI class? What a vibe! We…

By Tanith Fester This year started with high hopes in one hand and high stress in the other. I was excited for a new start, both academically and personally. Excited because Honours in medical science meant choosing a project in a field we were interested in. It meant lab work- which was the main thing…

By Blake Stuart As the end of the year edges closer, I have found myself “reflecting” more and more upon my academic journey and I am surprised at how much my perspective has changed. Throughout undergrad, despite all the trials I went through and milestones I achieved, I never really felt like an adult. Technically,…