Health Science Reviews

by Kirsten van der Heyden If my academic journey were to be described as a four course meal, my honours degree would be that cheeky extra slice of cake that I could have probably lived without. Yet, there I was, fork in hand ready to eat, because, well .. pride.…

By Ubuntu Hlatshwayo This year has been a paradoxical journey for me, one that oscillated between the realms of fear and excitement. This transformative year has been a testament to the idea that growth flourishes in the most unexpected of places, amidst the most challenging of circumstances. Through the trials…

By Boitumelo Molale The last few months have placed me at a crossword of familiarity and the unknown. I made thedecision to pursue my postgraduate studies in a new city which was both exhilarating and nerveracking. Leaving behind the comfort of the familiar and venturing into uncharted territory was a…

by Refilwe Ledwaba I am eight months into this programme and I only noticed this as I wrote the date. It is fair to say it has been a long year. My journey started with plenty of curiosity, a decent amount of uncertainty, a dash of confusion, a handful of…

by Lize Mostert 2023 has been one of the most challenging years since starting university at TUKS in 2020. I havemade some lasting relationships, but I have also had to lose some friendships that I have made in myundergraduate years by choosing to study at UCT. However, I must admit…

by Solyle Frankle As I reflect upon this year in Medical Science Honours, I cannot help but reflect on the very mantra that got me into this postgraduate program in the first place: “I can, I will, I must”. a) I can Upon the beginning of this course, I quickly…