Hello and welcome to part 2 of my journey to getting a qualification, if you missed part one you can go back and give it a read. Honestly, there are times when I wonder what the point of all this is but things are going pretty well. What I’ve learnt is that it all boils […]
Being An Adult Student
I’m utterly exhausted and in desperate need of a vacation. Thank goodness my mini vacation starts today💃🏿. The first semester of 2023 is almost over and what a ride it’s been. From the late start due to late registrations, it’s been quite a journey and I’m glad it’s coming to an end. Being an adult […]
My Journey To Getting A Qualification – What’s Different This Time?
I dropped out of university the first time around because things just went pear-shaped. I was lonely, failing, and unhappy and to be honest I had no idea what I was doing wrong and I hated it. Your girl was happy doing everything BUT coursework. To be honest, I struggle to see a point in […]
How To Balance Studies & A Full-Time Job
If you’ve been a fan of this blog for a while, then this post may sound familiar to you. I shared it on my old Wix blog, but I thought, why not give it another go? Part-time students know – working full time and keeping up with their studies while balancing their other commitments and […]
5 Ways to Combat Stress
Life can be so stressful. We have so much to worry about from bills, to children, our family, and our health that it can be easy for one to feel like they’re losing their mind and feel overwhelmed and stressed out. Don’t worry though, I’ve got you because today I’m sharing 5 ways in which […]
8 Things NOT To Do During Exam Season
Exam season is the most important part of your academic year. It’s the time where you apply everything you’ve learned throughout the semester and obtain those distinctions. Sometimes it can get overwhelming and stressful but you need to push through anyway. There are dozens of things written about “what to do during exam season” and […]
Exam Anxiety – A Real Problem
“Test anxiety is a combination of physical symptoms and emotional reactions that interfere with your ability to perform well on tests.” If this sounds like you, then you and I are in the same boat.I’m was a part-time UNISA student and I have been suffering from exam anxiety since I can remember and when I […]
Study Tips That Actually Helped Me
I work full-time and I’m a student and at times it’s a hassle. My very first semester at UNISA went very well; I passed the subjects I used to fail dismally and even managed to get a distinction for economics (the first ever in my life at university) – all thanks to these great study […]