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24May, 2022

3 Things to know to survive life in university

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Let’s face it. There is a peculiar mixture of excitement and anxiety when you have to leave your hometown – or travel daily – for university. It’s totally understandable. The lifestyle of a high school student can be a fun …

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Driver's Seat
10May, 2022

Life skills: take the driver’s seat and secure your future

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Competing in the job market today often requires tertiary education and other skills that are valuable outside of the school environment. Verbal communication, digital literacy and time management are only three of the key skills employers look for in entry-level …

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04May, 2022

Step up your studies in 4 easy steps

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Taking responsibility for your life is the first step to achieving your goals and living a fulfilling life. It requires you to step up! Pay attention to tiny academic details and life generally; learn to ask for guidance, and manage …

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Tone of Voice
29Apr, 2022

What is the correct tone of voice when addressing different audiences and why does it matter?

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“10% of conflict is due to differences of opinion and 90% to the tone of voice” – Anonymous Ever heard of the expression “it’s not what you say, but how you say it”? As you grow older and become involved …

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20Apr, 2022

How to balance academics and Leadership responsibilities?

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We all know that undertaking extracurricular activities such as Leadership is a great way to develop communication skills, teamwork, and time management skills. Therefore, a good balance between academics and your responsibilities could see you develop into a well-rounded successful …

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Leadership
12Apr, 2022

The importance of Student Leadership experience at university

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Varsity is a short period of your life to learn and grow – both in and out of the lecture hall. For most students, studies are their top learning priority – rightfully so. However, another worthy learning priority is student …

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31Mar, 2022

What is law on cannabis in South Africa?

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Cannabis, also known as marijuana, weed, grass or in our distinctly South African lexicon dagga, is one of those controversial substances that see many people divided about whether it is good, bad, harmful, helpful or just a part of life …

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30Mar, 2022

What is responsible drinking?

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When one looks up “alcohol in South Africa” an abundance of bad news posts come up about alcohol abuse, traumas and deaths related to alcohol consumption and what is described as South Africa’s toxic relationship with drinks. You would think …

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22Mar, 2022

5 Careers to explore in writing and editing

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We are living through an interesting era that allows for the development of new skills, abundant creativity, and instant communication with people situated all over the world. The best illustration of this is in the palm of our hands. The …

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15Mar, 2022

Why writing can improve your thinking and change your life

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Apart from being a tool that helps us store and communicate important information, writing is also an easily accessible and flexible type of therapy. That’s reason enough to celebrate and start looking at writing as a catalyst to improved mental …

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