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It is okay to change course after first year if it was not the right fit

Graduates say that moving to a different course is not a failure, especially if the one you were admitted into was not what you wanted. Speak to your faculty student adviser early, because moving after the year-end usually has deadlines and credit rules, and check how it affects your funding.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/highway-mail/news-headlines/local-news/2023/01/26/local-university-graduates-give-sage-advice-to-first-year-students/

VarsityStart team · from published advice · Changing degree or dropping out · 1 hour ago

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