Have you ever sat in a lecture, looked around the room, and thought, “These people are all so smart and capable. I’m not. I don’t fit. I don’t belong here”? If you have, you’re not alone. That feeling even has a name: imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is that nagging belief that you’re not really as capable, intelligent, … 25 August 2025 – Feeling like an Imposter

At this point in the year, you’ve settled in, you’ve found your rhythm, so you may have time to take a breath and consider what campus life offers apart from studying and hanging out with friends. On the other hand, you may feel you’ve just got it under control, adding anything else will upset the … 18 August 2025 – Balance now, Build for later

Here’s a rude wake-up call on a Monday morning: there are only three months left before the final exams. But … breathe out, relax, it is very doable. Your course was designed to fit into this window of time. All it takes is for you to do your part. Here’s what a first-year BCom student at NWU … 11 August 2025 – The Boring Essentials: Structure and Discipline

One of the most overlooked but essential skills for success – at university and in life – is the ability to set realistic expectations. It’s not flashy. It doesn’t get headlines. But it shapes your energy, your confidence, your wellbeing, and ultimately your performance. As the semester unfolds, and the pressure of assignments, tests, and … 04 August 2025 – Setting Realistic Expectations: The Power of Perspective