Health Science Reviews

By Jessica Kanyemba It feels like it was just yesterday when I was overwhelmed by emotions upon receiving acceptance into my dream course; I barely blinked, and suddenly I am halfway into the year?! During my first day of Honours the recurring advice to “cherish every moment as the year…

by Megan Chimi When I first received the admission letter from UCT to study Bioinformatics, I couldn’t believe my eyes. Firstly, I was applying just for the sake of applying (Yes, UCT, you were neither my first choice nor my second). And Bioinformatics? I was finally going to learn more…

By Onethemba Xoma When I first arrived at UCT, I felt like a kid showing up to Hogwarts for the first time, well minus the sorting hat and pet owl. Instead, I had my trusty notebook, probably a look that screamed “newbie” (You would think we are way past that,…

by Romi Blom As I reflect on my journey as an honours student in Bioinformatics at the University of Cape Town, I can’t help but feel a deep sense of gratitude and excitement. Being part of this vibrant academic community has been nothing short of intellectually and personally transformative. After…

by Bianca Obadic In 2022, I completed my undergrad in genetics and human anatomy at UCT. In 2023 I did not get into honours. Nothing could have prepared me for the defeat I felt, the doubt that was instilled in myself and my abilities. Nothing could have readied me for…

by Mené Muller Today my supervisor bought me a coffee. A seemingly insignificant occurrence since the short café latte at Food & Connect is a student staple – or at least for this student. But this specific treat meant more than just a few extra hours of productivity, it signalled…

by Sarah Harding Honours 2024 started at full force and time has absolutely flown by! I cannot believe that it is already May. The lecturers are so encouraging and inspirational. It is a privilege to be exposed to professionals in the field, who have achieved great things, yet remain so…

by Kiera Hürlimann Going into honours this year has been a big leap into the unknown. Not just because I’m starting a whole new degree that is run so completely different from my undergrad but also because I’ve packed up my whole life and moved to a new university, new…

by Ariel Kraitzick I have always had a love for knowledge. As a child, my dad would sit me down every night and teach me a new fact or word of the day. I would always insist that he teach me a second one. This zest for knowledge has stayed with…