Health Science Reviews

by Ahlisha Chetty My Honours year has been a rollercoaster of an experience. I transferred to UCT to study a B(Med)Sci Hons in Infectious Diseases and Immunology (IDI). I was completely unfamiliar to this side of Cape Town. Prior to classes beginning, I was welcomed into the Rondebosch neighbourhood by…

by Zabanguni Noluthando Malaika Phakathi How does one begin to write a piece on one of the worst years of her life academically, but also one of the best years academically. That description of the year in itself is paradoxical. By far, in terms of stress, lack of sleep, anxiety…

by Rachel Brown To say that I was naïve about what this year would hold when I arrived on campus on day one would be an understatement! This year has been far more challenging and stretching than I could have ever anticipated and I’m sure many of my classmates can…

by Jana Van Der Westhuizen  Coming from a small town, Stellenbosch, the idea of Cape Town has always been very daunting. But, to my surprise, I have met the most amazing people. I made a very special friend at the beginning of the year, that grew very close to my…

by Hope Hennessy Reflecting on my honours year in Medical Biochemistry, it’s remarkable how different this year has been compared to my undergraduate studies. It’s been a transformative journey, one that I certainly won’t forget. One of the things that has stood out most to me during this year is…

by Nicole Kantor It’s hard to believe that we have reached the point in our Honours year, where it’s time to reflect. I remember sitting at one of the 1st Sci comm sessions, where we were told about writing a reflection. I couldn’t even see myself getting there. But I…