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12 April 2019 | Story Leonie Bolleurs | Photo Johan Roux
Francois de Beer
Francois de Beer, who achieved distinctions in all his subjects and is currently pursuing postgraduate studies in Chemistry.

The post-school life of Francois de Beer, one of the graduates in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences who obtained his qualification in Chemistry and Biochemistry during the April graduation ceremonies, can be seen as one great act of ‘magic’. Other people may describe it as coincidence with a couple of miracles as the end result.

An opportunity 

After completing his schooling at Hoërskool Fichardtpark in 2008, Francois decided to study at the University of the Free State (UFS). “Kovsies gave me the opportunity when nobody else would,” said Francois. 

He did not have Maths subjects at school but wished to study in a Science field. “It is the closest one will ever come to doing magic,” he said.

The human element

Francois, who initially did not perform very well academically, did a bridging course in Mathematics and since then achieved distinctions in all his subjects. He related his story: “I did not have any Maths subjects at school, therefore it was very difficult for me to get to this path. The big difference was that Ms Elzmarie Oosthuizen from the UFS bridging programme saw something in me when nobody else did. She gave me the opportunity to do the Mathematics course, after which I was able to further continue on the Science path.”

“I would definitely recommend the UFS to other prospective students. I think Kovsies has a human element that really looks after students,” Francois said. 

Francois is currently pursuing his postgraduate studies in Chemistry. He wants to make a difference in the lives of other people, just as others made a difference in his life. 

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Kovsie Open Day
2005-04-15

The Kovsie Open Day will once again be hosted by the University of the Free State on 5 and 6 May 2005. The Kovsie Open Day is a window on the opportunities the University offers learners to equip themselves for their careers.

Learners are welcome to visit the exhibitions in the Callie Human Centre and Thakaneng Studentcentre from 08:30-16:30 on Thursday 5 May and from 08:30 - 14:00 on Friday 6 May. The same programme will be presented on both days. At this event learners will be introduced to all aspects of student life… and a lot more.

All the exhibitions of the Faculties will be at the Callie Human Centre and the Hostels and Student affairs will be outside the Callie Human. All the shops and Restaurants at the Thakaneng Bridge will be open with many "Openday specials".

Contact Mrs. Linda Greyling with any enquiries at 051-401 3384.
 

 

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