If universities were people, the University of Johannesburg would be entering the glorious “know-who-I-am” stage of life. UJ turns 20 years old this year, and honestly, she’s ageing like fine wine, and still as fresh as a first-year student on registration day. As someone who has walked these corridors since day one of undergrad, I can confidently say that UJ hasn’t just been more than just my university, it’s been a life changing, confidence-boosting, community-rooted life experience. From “Just a Student” to “Student Leader” When I started at UJ as a Public Relations and Communications student, I was just a girl trying to find my way around lecture halls, Moodle, and group projects with too much drama and not enough dedication . Fast forward to today, and I am pleased to announce that I’ve held the role of Class Representative for three consecutive years (Yes, I am aware of the overachiever vibes 😎 ). From pushing for assignment extensions to helping my peers nav...
🎉UJ@20: From Lecture Halls to Life Lessons - My Journey at the Orange Army🧡
🎓 Take a walk down memory lane with me as I reflect on my journey at UJ. From class rep to mentor to stepping into the PR world and celebrate what UJ@20 really means. 🧡 This blog is a heartfelt (and slightly witty) look at how the University of Johannesburg shaped me personally, professionally, and purposefully over the past few years.