Thousands of students will arrive at campuses across South Africa in the next few weeks. It's an exciting time for most: out of reach of over-protective parents and the disciplines of high school, the lure of freedom can be an academic and social nirvana. But it is also a time when tough decisions with telling consequences must be made: Should I study literature or engineering? Should I play cricket or join the student newspaper? How will I balance the many demands on my budget? Many students struggle to cope with such hefty decisions. These decisions cannot be avoided; ignoring to answer them immediately is also a decision, and probably the worst one. So I've decided to put together a short list of simple things first-year students can do to make their lives much easier, and give their future careers a jump start. You're more than welcome to add suggestions in the comments section:
A guide to your first year at university
A guide to your first year at university
A guide to your first year at university
Thousands of students will arrive at campuses across South Africa in the next few weeks. It's an exciting time for most: out of reach of over-protective parents and the disciplines of high school, the lure of freedom can be an academic and social nirvana. But it is also a time when tough decisions with telling consequences must be made: Should I study literature or engineering? Should I play cricket or join the student newspaper? How will I balance the many demands on my budget? Many students struggle to cope with such hefty decisions. These decisions cannot be avoided; ignoring to answer them immediately is also a decision, and probably the worst one. So I've decided to put together a short list of simple things first-year students can do to make their lives much easier, and give their future careers a jump start. You're more than welcome to add suggestions in the comments section: