By Michaela Papangeli Our first semester of the Honours programme was incredible! From being on a new gorgeous campus, being part of an Honours group composed of the most amazing group of girls to learning so much about my field of interest: Human Genetics. Despite the change from an undergraduate degree to a post graduate…

By Nevada Nel This year has been both exhilarating and challenging, filled with moments that pushed me to seek balance and deeply explore my identity. For the first time since high school, I have paused to truly reflect on who I am and what I want from life. Although it may seem late for these…

By Athi Neo Macasa One word I would use to sum up my experience at UCT so far would be an exhilaratingly terrifying fast-paced ride in one of those toy cars for toddlers in a beautiful park (haters will say that’s not one word). What that means in English is that this experience was one I…

By Justin Amm ALREADY over halfway through my honours year and it has been a rollercoaster. Looking back, this year has been such an eye-opening experience. Coming from a different university and a completely different city, I have had so many experiences that I don’t think I would have had anywhere else. Starting off this…

By August Herbert My grandfather always said: “Life sucks and then you die” although a bit more crudely than that. To be honest, this year has been, as others have said, a whirlwind. From techniques courses to lectures to exams and now lab work, it just does not seem to end, and with a measly…

By Thato Mdi As I wrote the last words of the last sentence in my exam, a bittersweet feeling crept into my heart. I was relieved that I was finally done with exams, yet sad that the coursework portion of the degree had been over. Every lecture I had been a part of had been…

By Haydn John Having had a very eventful semester, I travelled back home to enjoy some much-needed rest and relaxation. Much of my time at home was spent playing with my youngest brother, who is five years old and a bit of a “laat lammetjie”. He has grown significantly while I’ve been away in Cape…

By Julia Kampel As I reach the midpoint of my honours course in human genetics, I find myself reflecting on a journey marked by both significant challenges and profound learning experiences. The first half of the year has been an intensive period of growth, characterized by a demanding schedule of lectures and exams.  Each lecture…

By Chloë Brayshaw Embarking on my honours degree in Clinical Anatomy at the University of Cape Town has been an arduous yet profoundly rewarding journey. The challenges that have accompanied this path have been manifold, from grappling with the intricate complexities of human anatomy to the rigorous demands of academic and practical work. Yet, each…

By Hayley Budge As I embark on the second half of my honours journey, I find it only fitting to reflect on the whirlwind that has been this past year. I vividly remember my first day: getting a tour of the Human Genetics labs, meeting my fellow genetics colleagues, and feeling the excitement for the…