Health Science Reviews

by Dzunisani Phaweni So, here I am, diving into my Honours year, armed with determination and a hint of desperation to prove myself. A born and bred Capetonian, the plan was always simple: school, UCT, conquer the world. Needless to say, the wisdom of hindsight reveals my naïveté, as clearly,…

by Sharyn Van Der Walt I came into this year with so much excitement, hope and motivation. I thought that this was going to be the year that I finally found the right career path for me – I was going to learn such cool new things and be exposed…

by Simange Sithonga My Honours year started off with an unsettling experience as a new UCT postgrad student. During the first few months of the first semester, my friend and I were involved in an armed robbery while making our way to campus to study. Unfortunately, I lost my phone…

by Jwalane Sephiri As 2023 began, I was excited because I was about to embark on an Honours degree in Biomedical Science at the prestigious University of Cape Town, one of the top institutions in the country. The backdrop of Cape Town, with its stunning landscapes and rich cultural tapestry,…

by Michael Goldschagg My honours year has been a rollercoaster in many ways, and what I expected in no way. It has presented challenges, triumphs, opportunities, and difficulties that I haven’t encountered before. Having moved away from home this year I always knew I would be faced with hardships alongside…