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Students Excited to Return to Campuses

25 February 2022 | Story Anthony Mthembu | Photo Moeketsi Mogotsi

Students return to campus — Students at the University of the Free State are excited to be back on their respective campuses, and first- year students are enjoying the experience of student life.

Over the past three years, academic activities have taken place online for most of the student population at the University of the Free State (UFS). However, this year, senior students have returned to campuses and first-year students are finally getting a physical experience of student life. “Being on campus is a new experience for me and I am enjoying it a lot; hopefully this year is a prosperous one and I am looking to make some new friends,” said Enrique Jacobus, a first-year Bachelor of Social Sciences student at the UFS.

Perceptions of online learning

Even though most of the students at the UFS are back on their respective campuses, there are some who didn’t necessarily mind studying online. “It was nice in the sense that it’s more flexible than in person,” stated Christopher Strydom, a third-year BA Governance and Political Transformation student. In fact, Marine Nortje who is also a BA Governance and Political Transformation student, highlighted that, “I liked it because it’s obviously better to attend all your classes in pyjamas and on your bed.”

However, in some cases, online education was a challenge. “I find that I don’t do well online, so physical education works better for me,” indicated Luther Madzhie, a third-year Law student at the UFS. In fact, Tomas van Rensburg, a second-year BA student at the UFS, argues that it was harder to learn online, and returning to contact learning is more beneficial, as lecturers can assist students in person. As such, there is some excitement among students regarding being back on campus and returning to contact learning. “I feel like there’s a lot more people now, it actually feels like we are attending university,” he stated.

The excitement of being back on campus

It is apparent that students at the University of the Free State have been yearning for more personal communication and being back on campus allows them to do so. “I quite enjoy it, it’s nice seeing other people and being able to interact with other students; it’s definitely more of an academic exchange,” Strydom indicated. In addition, the different activities that have been taking place in and around campus have made this return more worthwhile. “Campus life is so fun, like I went to the rugby yesterday and that was so much fun; everyone was there, and the vibe was awesome,” explained Nortje. In addition, first-year students are excited to be on campus due to the number of activities they participate in with the Gateway Orientation Programme.

Although there is some hesitation and fear regarding writing tests and exams on campus again, students at the University of the Free State are pleased to be around their peers once again.

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Thakaneng bridge: Valentines Promotions - 13 February. Special discount! Prizes to be won!

TRÄUMEREI

Enige twee ontbyte kry `n glasie sap en koffie gratis.
Enige middagete kry `n trammazini of glas huiswyn gratis.

Any two breakfasts get a free juice and coffee.
A free glass of wine or a trammazini with any lunch.

VARSITY INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY

Spend R1000.00 or more and stand a chance to win an Ipod Shuffle.
More specials in store.

Spandeer R1000.00 of meer en staan `n kans om `n Ipod Shuffle te wen.
Daar sal ook ander spesiale aanbiedinge in die winkel wees.

VETKOEK FACTORY

Heart shaped vetkoek with delicious fillings and get a free heart shaped chocolate with every vetkoek.

Kom geniet `n hartvormige vetkoek met `n smaaklike vulsel en kry `n gratis hartvormige sjokolade.

VARSITY HAIR STUDIO

Make Friday the 13th your lucky day at VARSITY HAIR STUDIO.
Amazing discounts will be given away!

Maak Vrydag die 13de jou gelukkige dag by VARSITY HAIR STUDIO.
Groot afslag op byna alles.

KOVSIE PRIVAAT AKKOMMODASIE

Alle bestaande klante kom neem deel aan `n gelukstrekking en staan `n kans om `n etebewys ter waarde van R400.00 te wen.

All existing clients can enter into a lucky draw and stand a chance to win a free meal worth R400.00.

XEROX

Kom neem deel aan `n “lucky draw” en wen een van verskeie geskenke.
Enter the lucky draw and win one of many prizes.

MELLIN

LEVI, POLO en LUXION-KUKA promosies. Gratis geskenke wannneer `n raam gekoop word.
LEVI, POLO and LUXION-KUKA promotions. A free gift with any frame bought.

8. FRIENDLY SEVEN ELEVEN
Lots of in-store give-aways.
Vele weggee geskenke in die winkel. Besoek ons gerus.

9. RUSH HOUR
Kom prik `n ballon en wen een van vele pryse, waaronder T-hemde, `n koek, teddiebeer of dalk ‘n mini- make over.
Ons maak ook `n plan vir lekker musiek op die brug!

Win a cake, T-shirt ,a teddy bear or a mini make over in our burst a balloon competition.

10.MAMA`S KITCHEN
Kom neem deel aan `n gelukstrekking en wen `n piekniekmandjie vir twee.
`n Gratis geskenkie vir die eerste 100 klante.

Enter the lucky draw and stand a chance to win a picnic hamper for two.
The first 100 clients will receive a gift.

11. ROASTERS
Kom koop een chip twister en kry een gratis.
Buy ` chip twister and get one for free.

12 DIE DELI

Koop een groot ontbyt en kry `n damesontbyt gratis.
Kry skyfies gratis saam met enige burger.

Buy a breakfast and get a ladies breakfast free.
Free chips with any burger.

NASHUA MOBILE

Buy airtime for R10.00 or more and stand a chance to win airtime worth R55.00
Koop lugtyd van R10.00 of meer en staan `n kans om lugtyd ter waarde van R55.00 te wen.

VAN SCHAIK BOEKHANDEL

Alle aankope op 13 Februarie kwalifiseer vir `n gelukstrekking op die 14de Februarie en staan `n kans om `n geskenk te wen waaronder wetenskaplike sakrekenaars, memory sticks en penstelle.

All clients who buy something on 13 February 2009 may enter a lucky draw and may win gifts like pen sets, scientific calculator or a memory stick on 14 February 2009.

ROCKSTARS

Kom koop `n T-hemp en staan `n kans om `n geskenk te wen.

Buy a T-shirt and stand a chance to win a prize

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