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NSFAS Accommodation Allowance — How It Works (2025 Caps)

NSFAS Accommodation Allowance — How It Works (2025 Caps)

The NSFAS accommodation allowance covers housing costs for funded students at public universities and…

Bridging Courses: How to Bridge the Gap from Matric to Varsity

Bridging Courses: How to Bridge the Gap from Matric to Varsity

Bridging courses help matric learners get the matric results that they need for a…

Ultimate Guide to Studying for Matric Exams

Ultimate Guide to Studying for Matric Exams

Matric exams are coming up, which means it’s time to start studying. If you’re wondering how to prepare, then don’t worry, our guide to studying for matric exams is sure to help!

Planning for Unisa Exams – What You Need To Know

Planning for Unisa Exams – What You Need To Know

Unisa exams for October/November 2024 are nearly here! To help you plan, we’ve sourced…

5 Ways to Manage Your Mental Health During Exams

5 Ways to Manage Your Mental Health During Exams

Knowing how to manage your mental health during exams will help you feel more…

What’s Your Study Style?

What’s Your Study Style?

Did you know that everyone has a specific study style? In our article, we reveal each learning style and what they entail.

Study Tips: How to Study Faster for Exams

Study Tips: How to Study Faster for Exams

Acing your exams might seem tough, but don’t worry. Study tips in this guide…

How to Study and Memorise for Exams

How to Study and Memorise for Exams

Exams can be daunting, especially when it comes to studying and memorising all that…

How to Survive Matric Finals

How to Survive Matric Finals

Matric finals are here, but we believe that you don’t need to worry about a thing. The best-kept secret is that a game plan works wonders.

How to Write an Essay: Top Tips for Students

How to Write an Essay: Top Tips for Students

With assignment season well underway, you’ve probably already got a couple of essays that…

Top 5 Colleges to Study PGCE Distance Learning in South Africa

Top 5 Colleges to Study PGCE Distance Learning in South Africa

Getting a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) via distance learning is a cost-effective way…

How to Transition from High School to University: Tips for Students

How to Transition from High School to University: Tips for Students

Many students find the transition from high school to student life to be quite…

5 Tips for Studying Effectively During Load Shedding

5 Tips for Studying Effectively During Load Shedding

With load shedding becoming the norm in South Africa, many students are wondering how…

7 Gadgets Every Student Needs in 2023

7 Gadgets Every Student Needs in 2023

There are many benefits to using gadgets while studying at college or university. Not…

How to Budget as a Student

How to Budget as a Student

As a student, there are many costs to consider before starting college or university,…

4 Back-to-School New Year’s Resolutions for Students

4 Back-to-School New Year’s Resolutions for Students

The new year is a great time to make back-to-school New Year’s resolutions for…

Top 5 Universities to Study Medicine in South Africa

Top 5 Universities to Study Medicine in South Africa

The first step towards pursuing a career in medicine is finding an excellent institution to go to. That’s why, in this blog, we take a look at the top 5 universities to study medicine in South Africa.

Best tips to overcome exam stress while you study & take your exams!

Best tips to overcome exam stress while you study & take your exams!

Exam stress can push you to study harder for your examinations so that you…

The Ultimate Guide to Online Studying

The Ultimate Guide to Online Studying

Online studying will help you to prepare for examinations. Read this article to find…

8 Ways to Stay Healthy While Studying

8 Ways to Stay Healthy While Studying

Everyone knows that staying healthy while studying is one of the best ways to…

Study Tips: 5 Strategies to Help You Stay Motivated

Study Tips: 5 Strategies to Help You Stay Motivated

Staying motivated while you study can be difficult, which is why we’ve come up…

Purpose

Every human being goes through their own struggles and search for the meaning of…

5 Reasons to Take Online Courses

5 Reasons to Take Online Courses

Online Courses are fast becoming a cheaper, easier and in some cases a better…

The Fear of Change – Figuring it Out and Owning it

Interested in getting a study loan to fund your tuition, books, accommodation and more?…

Remaining Positive Through Challenges

Sometimes life throws us curve balls and it’s easy to become frustrated and negative.…

5 Tips for Your First Rental