The importance of a good night’s sleep
During lockdown, we came across a few cases of sleep deprivation, from a staff member being diagnosed with burnout, to students suffering from depression due to a lack of sleep or for changing their sleeping patterns. Often, we take sleep for granted until we do not manage to get enough. Sleep is so important for the functioning of our body, mind, and emotional wellbeing.
The importance of eating healthy and simple ways to do it
Over the years a number of research studies have found a correlation between food and students’ academic performance. Students who follow a healthy eating plan have shown a significant increase in their grades, memory, alertness, and are able to process information faster.
COVID-19 AND ONLINE LEARNING (a students perspective) by Andani Thovhakale
The outbreak of the coronavirus also known as Covid-19 in South Africa forced Universities to temporarily halt contact lectures and closed residences to prevent the spread of the virus on campuses and in residences respectively. Furthermore, institutions and companies were forced to work remotely to the best of their capabilities.
Our favourite apps and websites for students
We are living in a digital age where information is at our fingertips 24/7. This means most of us spend a large portion of our day scrolling on social or surfing the internet. Why not put this time to good use and check out a few of our favourite websites which we believe are helpful to students:
Tips to improve your presentation skills.
When we ask students what courses or workshops, they would most be interested in, they always put presentation skills on the list. Delivering a great presentation is a key skill not only at university but especially in the workplace. As Lee Iacocca said “you can have brilliant ideas, but if you can’t get them across, your ideas won’t get you anywhere.” So we have put together a few tips to help you improve your presentation skills.
Managing your money as a student
Even though you may not have much money as a student, learning to manage your money now is an investment for your future. The key is working well with what you have. We have put together a few tips to help you.
How your decisions impact your future
The Tiso Foundation was started on the belief that the way to create a lasting impact for the future, is to invest in the youth of our country through education and providing them with requisite skills. Since inception the Tiso Foundation has provided educational opportunities for underprivileged black youth across South African.
Tiso Foundation Apprenticeship Bursary
The youth remain the most vulnerable group within the labour market with the unemployment rate among those aged between 15 and 34 at approximately 38% implying that more than one in every three young people in the labour force do not have a job
Addressing the Problem of Skills Shortage in the South African Economy
Education and skills development are an essential part of a growing economy. The idea behind the process goes much further than simple personal development (which brings its own set of advantages), but also has a major role to play in fostering growth, sustainability and development in the country as a whole.
Adjusting to University Life
Going to university in South Africa in our current place in history, is a huge honour, as well as a huge responsibility. It is nothing that should be taken lightly as so many people are struggling to go to the university of their dreams, t
