If you’d rather listen to this newsletter, click here. We all find ourselves exclaiming about how time flies. Heavens, it’s March already! Here’s a comment from a first-year student a few years ago: “The majority of students complain about time and we are the ones who always misuse ‘this little time’ we have by sitting around … 02 March 2026 – Getting Control of Time
If you’d rather listen to this newsletter, click here. The academic year has started. Classes are running. You’re getting the hang of what is where and how to get there. Other things have been sorted out, or are in process. Accommodation. Books. Food. So many things to pay attention to, much of it new, especially if you’re a … 23 February 2026 – Managing Time and Money
If you’d rather listen to this newsletter, click here. For some of you, this may be the first time that you have had to look after yourself when it comes to food. This can be very stressful, especially on a small budget. Here are some pointers from other students who have walked this road: Try to eat … 16 February 2026 – Feeding Yourself on a Small Budget
If you’d rather listen to this letter, click here. We’re continuing a conversation that actually started three weeks ago, on 19 January, when we sent you a slightly longer newsletter titled “It’s up to me … and I can.” That was based on interviews for a podcast series called Change in One Generation – the stories of people just like … 09 February 2026 – Yes You Can
If you’d rather listen to this newsletter, click here. The beginning of the year is a topsy-turvy time, full of excitement and a little bit of fear, full of people and events and busyness. First years are independent for the first time, free to make your own choices. It may be the first time that you have some … 02 February 2026 – The Double-Edged Sword of Freedom
If you’d rather listen to this newsletter, click here. 2026 is getting under way! You may have received wishes for a year “full of things that have never been.” Such a lovely thought. Here’s the full quote, from the German poet Rainer Maria Rilke: “And now let us believe in a long year that is given to us, … 26 January 2026 – Where are you going, and why?
In December and January we’re doing something different in this newsletter. We’re bringing you inspiration, pure and simple. In 2023, life insurer BrightRock commissioned an 8-part podcast series called “Change in one Generation”. It tells the stories of South Africans who grew up in difficult circumstances, but managed to change the trajectory of their lives dramatically, succeeding … 19 January 2026 – It’s Up to Me … And I Can
In December and January we’re doing something different in this newsletter. We’re bringing you inspiration, pure and simple. In 2023, life insurer BrightRock commissioned an 8-part podcast series called “Change in one Generation”. It tells the stories of South Africans who grew up in difficult circumstances, but managed to change the trajectory of their lives dramatically, succeeding … 12 January 2026 – looking after your mental health
In December and January we’re doing something different in this newsletter. We’re bringing you inspiration, pure and simple. In 2023, life insurer BrightRock commissioned an 8-part podcast series called “Change in one Generation”. It tells the stories of South Africans who grew up in difficult circumstances, but managed to change the trajectory of their lives dramatically, succeeding … 05 January 2026 – Sometimes the group is against you
In December and January we’re doing something different in this newsletter. We’re bringing you inspiration, pure and simple. In 2023, life insurer BrightRock commissioned an 8-part podcast series called “Change in one Generation”. It tells the stories of South Africans who grew up in difficult circumstances, but managed to change the trajectory of their lives dramatically, succeeding far … 22 December 2025 – Expect the Best