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Continue reading →: An unexpected surprise
by Nathalie Andersen This year has been a pleasant and unexpected surprise. After last year – which was one of the toughest years of my life – I feel as though this year has been exactly what I needed. I have always been fueled with a desire to excel in…
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Continue reading →: Autism: more than meets the eye
by Sharyn Van Der Walt When you think of autism, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? A shy, sensitive person who is either very smart or as “dumb as a doornail”? While that’s the stereotypical view of autistic people, in reality it’s not so black-or-white. Autism spectrum disorders…
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Continue reading →: The Cell as Never Before Seen
by Michael Goldschagg Most of us are aware that each cell in every living thing contains the same set of instructions responsible for coding the blueprint of that entire organism: DNA. However, in most cases, it is easy to see that each cell does not look the same and is…
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Continue reading →: Anxiety and depression comorbidities in irritable bowel syndrome(IBS): a systematic review and meta-analysis
by Jacinta Demetrio Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder that presents as recurrent abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits. IBS is a painful disorder that can be costly to treat and even disabling in severe cases. There have been recent psychological studies that suggest that psychosocial…
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Continue reading →: Neuroscience at UCT: An onerous journey
by Gabrielle Hemming After entering into my first year as a postgraduate student with excitement and anticipation, I can confidently say that the experience has been a difficult one. Having completed my undergraduate studies at the University of the Free State, where I was challenged by my severe lack of…
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Continue reading →: Imposter syndrome
By Jamie Langson An internal pattern of self-doubt that can lead to anxiety, stress and missed opportunities. I’m sure I’m not the only one who has experienced this. Starting my first year at UCT after coming from a different institution was quite intimidating, but the idea of pursuing an honours…
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Continue reading →: Dreams Becoming a Whirlwind of a Reality
by Caitlin-Joy Meyer Last year around this time I had dreamed of what life would have been like when I had finally been accepted into Honours. I had imagined what a dedicated student I would be and going out and still enjoying time with old and new friends. Living in…
