Local students excited as they begin their tertiary studies
After receiving their final results in late January, many learners from the class of 2022 will be beginning their tertiary studies
After receiving their final results in late January, many learners from the class of 2022 will be beginning their tertiary studies.
Rekord visited Varsity College in Lynwood Glen on February 16, to get a glimpse into the mindset of the young students starting this new life chapter.
“We are just here to find out what we like and start our futures, so be patient with yourself and find out what works for you,” advised BCom law first-year, Robert Botha to his fellow peers beginning varsity.
Botha took a gap year in which he did an internship at a law firm where he eventually fell in love with the practice.
“I’m not all the sure which exact type of law I’m looking to practice, I definitely want to get my LLB done after this, so we’ll see from there,” Botha continued.
Botha has a third-year elder brother whom he feels will help him adjust to university life.
“Sure, there will be challenges with things like load-shedding and whatever else, but that’s part of the experience, finding ways to work around it.”
Another fellow first-year, Nteseng Mogodi, shared the same sentiments regarding the challenges first-year students may face.
“Of course, there’ll be challenges but without challenges, you wouldn’t be the greatest,” Mogodi said.
Mogodi is pursuing a higher certificate in business practices and principles, she said that she hoped to use the qualification to pursue studies in her true interest, chartered accountancy.
“I was super nervous when I first arrived this was all so new to me, but walking around the place and engaging with people put me more at ease,” Mogodi continued.
Mogodi said she has had bouts of depression and anxiety thus leaving the controlled school environment has been challenging though looks forward to 2023 and advised her fellow first-years to weather whatever storm may come.
Another first-year with challenges adjusting was Nicole Hardman. The bachelor of computer and information sciences in application development first-year said she was nervous arriving on campus as she was unfamiliar with Tshwane.
“This is my first time out on my own so it’s been an interesting experience, to say the least. I’m quite unfamiliar with Pretoria, but I feel I’ll get adjusted as the year goes on.”
Hardman’s career plans are still uncertain at the moment, choosing to weigh her options after completing her degree. She wished her fellow students starting university good luck.
Head of student experience, Gugu Tshabala, said that she hoped the new first years enjoy their studies
“We want them to enjoy the full tertiary experience, but they must also learn balance. That’s what life is all about, balancing work and play. So we are excited to meet up with the students, this is the first orientation we’ve had since Covid, and we are excited to see what 2023 has in store for them,” Tshabala commented.
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