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Continue reading →: The value of time management and friendships
by Luyanda Cebekhulu Reflecting on my honours experience, it was quite different from what I initially expected. There were moments when I believed I had all the time in the world, only to realize that time was slipping away faster than I could have imagined. It’s a reminder that time…
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Continue reading →: Rheum for Improvement: Unveiling the Protein Puzzles of Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD)
by Zahra Parker Introduction Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a silent killer that arises from untreated bacterial infections, and affects millions, predominantly in low and middle-income countries. It often occurs in the most vulnerable populations, where medical help might be out of reach. At its most severe, RHD leads to…
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Continue reading →: Embracing change
By Danielle Naicker Change by dictionary definition refers to the process of transitioning from one form or situation to another. When it came to doing my honours this year it meant choosing between one university that was on the opposite end of the country and another that was a 10-minute…
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Continue reading →: My Reflective Journey
by Vieshal Gopal Returning to academia two years after completing my undergraduate degree proved to be a formidable challenge. I felt like I had lost touch with the study routine, often burning the midnight oil and pulling all-nighters. Weekends were spent studying to keep up with coursework and secure this…
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Continue reading →: Tears, Triumphs, and True Friendship
by Cameron Timm As I look back on my honours year of studying biomedical forensic science, I can’t help but feel a mix of emotions. It’s been a challenging journey, one that’s been filled with sweat, tears, and even a few mental breakdowns along the way. Yet, amidst the struggles,…
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Continue reading →: Learning on YouTube?
by Nokubonga Ntsele We consume a lot of content on YouTube including educational videos to supplement our learning as students. It has become a common thing to the point where we don’t feel the need to check the accuracy of the information, let alone the quality of these videos. A…
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Continue reading →: Possibly the Best Distraction
by Mqiniseli Dlamini Relocating to an unfamiliar setting, be it a new school, city, or country, offers the allure of novel surroundings and experiences. Among the myriad of enthralling aspects, the most remarkable lies in the absence of familiarity, where everything and everyone are uncharted territory. This transition serves as…
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Continue reading →: The year of learning
by Tristan Butler I was always excited to begin my Honours in Applied Anatomy at UCT however, nothing prepares you to encounter the amount of stress levels and workload. It has been a year of learning, with special emphasis on learning. The volume of knowledge that I have absorbed is…
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Continue reading →: A JOURNEY IN THE CAPE
by Lutho Daza As an individual who was born in the eastern cape, grew up and studied in the eastern cape I was very excited to move to another province, especially to pursue my postgrad studies. BUT WHAT A JOURNEY IN THE CAPE…. Initially, a move from WSU in Mthatha…
