Health Science Reviews

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

By Themba Stoep My journey in bioinformatics has lasted six months thus far, yet it feels as though time has leaped forward with incredible haste. Despite all the haste, these months have been densely packed with learning and growth, making the experience immensely fruitful. My interest in bioinformatics sparked during my…

By Kirstie Davies Time flies when you’re having fun—or should I say, when you’re working hard, learning new skills, and stepping out of your comfort zone. I cannot believe that we are already in July and nearing the end of this honours year. With exams just behind us, I’ve had…

By Ciarran White “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone “- Neale Donald Walsch This quote perfectly encapsulates the experiences I am about to share with you. One day, I decided to take a leap of faith in relentless pursuit of a long-held interest-cancer research.  I chose to…

by Isabel De Beer Rewind to the beginning… At the start of this year, I found myself entering a large, unfamiliar room on the medical campus, navigating buildings that seemed never – ending. It felt like turning corners only to end up in the same place, reflecting my journey to…