Enjoy varsity, but keep the qualification first

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Enjoy varsity, but keep the qualification first

A senior student at Nelson Mandela University put it simply: have fun and enjoy your time, but your priority is the qualification. One youth-funder guide goes further and warns against falling in with seniors who encourage you to relax too much. That is one view, but the common thread is to choose friends who study too.

Source: https://www.news24.com/drum/inspiration/mystory/dear-first-year-students-heres-what-to-expect-at-university-seniors-give-advice-to-newcomers-20220121 · https://tisofoundation.co.za/?p=4680

VarsityStart team · from published advice · Friends & social life · 1 hour ago

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