Caution, you are entering this term at your own risk. We are not responsible for any damage or harm that it may cause, including: higher levels of stress and anxiety, mental exhaustion, lower grades, physical exhaustion, lack of sleep, emotional exhaustion, multiple breakdowns and exhaustion. Firstly, before we dive into this spicy discussion, I would…
BUDGETING
For most people, especially students, money can appear as a never-ending thing of anxiety and stress. Managing your money effectively in university will not only make you feel less overwhelmed, stressed or anxious, but also declutter your mind as you wont ever have to panic over when your next meal will be. Setting a budget…
BALANCE
When I was in matric, my tutor always used to sit the whole grade down when we were all noticeably stressed and overwhelmed, and would proceed to say in her calming British accent, “ladies, you need to put everything in moderation in order to achieve a balanced lifestyle in your matric year”. Okay cool, but…
MENTAL HEALTH AND ANXIETY
Pressure, time constraints and stress are very real to all students. Just as we are to manage our studies, daily living and path to success, we are responsible for managing our own mental health. Exercise Besides the numerous physical benefits of exercise, it also has a profound effect on your mental health. Exercise is paramount…
COOKING
Let me tell you, cooking as a student is really not that bad. Just because you cant shop at woollies anymore doesn’t mean that you have to live off 2-minute noodles for the rest of your varsity career. Although saving money for the Ritalin your mate promised to sell you, or saving for your daisies…
IT’S ABOUT TIME FOR THE STIGMA TO BUGGER-OFF
“What is the difference between a large pizza and a bachelor of arts degree? Only one can feed a family of four”. HAHAHAHA HA, you are so funny Janet. “What did the BA graduate say to the BCom graduate? Do you want fries with that?” Hilarious. In all seriousness, these tasteless jokes need to stop,…
HOMESICKNESS AND BEING INDEPENDENT
I’ve always envied people who can just gracefully move from one place or situation to the next, without the slightest worry in the world. I wish I was one of those people but sometimes, dealing with change is bloody scary and definitely doesn’t come to me as effortlessly as Id like. However, I know I…
DO SOUTH AFRICAN UNIVERSITIES INVEST IN STUDENTS MENTAL HEALTH?
Mental health, an ongoing issue that university students across South Africa face every single day. Every year, more and more students are struggling to cope with the major transition to complete independence in university life, and the stigma and shame in seeking help results in experiences of depression, anxiety, stress and even suicide. University is…
The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
Putting Life Back into the Student 