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Matric Results 2021: How To Get Them
Are you eager to get your matric certificate? Here’s how to check your 2021…
Multiple Exam Opportunity: What’s the Deal?
Have you ever heard of the Multiple Exam Opportunity (MEO) and wondered what this refers to? Well, wonder no more. This is important stuff. Trust us.
eLearning Africa and the Future of Education
Technology is creating change in the field of education and thus elearning is the way of the future. It’s time to get on board with elearning!
Podcasts: The Latest Trend
You may have heard of the trend that is podcasts. If you think that listening to randoms chatting is not for you, we have some thoughts on this topic.
Student Accommodation Partnership
Are you ready for the latest in student news? Varsity College and DigsConnect have joined forces with the aim of creating a better experience for students.
5 Things to Do this Mandela Day
On the 18th of July each year, we celebrate Mandela day by performing an act of kindness for 67 minutes. Here we give you 5 things to do this Mandela Day.
Top 3 Apps for Flatmate Harmony
Whether your flatmate is a friend or stranger, casual household issues can become greater without some organisation. Using only 3 apps – change the game!
#FeesMustFall: What Happened?
The topic of #FeesMustFall dominated news headlines until 2017. This year the movement appears to have lost momentum. So what does this mean for students?
Shift in Education: Is Life Orientation History?
There is talk about a shift in the education system. What is it? And how will it affect the curriculum and the way in which History is taught?
Be Informed: The Impact of Free Education
There has been much talk around the topic of fee-free education. Is this for real? How exactly does the government plan to fund the scheme? If you’re a parent or teacher, how will this affect your wallet? Find out what kind of impact free education will have on you.
Western Cape Water Crisis: What does this mean for Schools?
Interested in getting a study loan to fund your tuition, books, accommodation and more?…
What’s Happening with Free Education?
The State of the Nation has been moved forward with no real date in mind, the government has yet to explain how it will fund subsidised education and most students will have returned to university by next week. In all of this, what is happening with Free Education?
Motivations to Walk the Camino
There’s something about the Camino. Any pilgrim who has walked it will tell you…
Fees Must Fall – South Africa’s 2015 Student Protest
The 2015 Fees Must Fall student protest has ignited a long-overdue national dialogue about…
Travels with Backpack 2 the Future
During her travels in Brazil in August 2015, FundiConnect’s Deputy Editor Annique met Chloe…
5 Things Parents of First Years Need to Know
Letting go when your child starts university is quite an emotional step for many parents. Janine Basel shares what she learnt.
Top 10 Budget-Friendly Exercises in Cape Town
The time for excuses is over. Annique offers some tips on how and where to keep fit and healthy as a student on a budget.
My Rhodes!
A Guide to Living in Grahamstown Moving to Grahamstown to study at Rhodes University…
Safety Tips for Students Living on/off Res
There’s nothing that can ruin your university experience like a bad experience with crime.…
SA University Rankings
Interested in getting a study loan to fund your tuition, books, accommodation and more?…
