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19 April 2023
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Story Kekeletso Takang
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Among the thousands of new graduates obtaining qualifications during the University of the Free State’s (UFS) April graduation ceremony, were twins – Angel and Angelica Eksteen. The duo obtained their Bachelor of Education degrees in the Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching with distinctions during the Faculty of Education ceremony on 18 April 2023.
Angel says the journey to graduating was challenging, but worth it. “The most fulfilling thing about graduating was seeing the excitement and pride on our aunt and grandmother’s faces, making the challenges worth it.”
Angelica says their education journey has only just begun. Next in line for the twins is Bachelor of Education honours degrees. “And while we strive towards that, we will be the best teachers in the profession.”
Abe Bailey Travel Bursary recipient to visit Scotland
2005-11-22
A student of the University of the Free State (UFS), Ms Annelise de Kock (23), will visit the United Kingdom and Scotland for three weeks as part of the Abe Bailey Travel Bursary that was awarded to her. The bursary is awarded annually to one student or junior lecturer at each of South Africa's 16 residential universities who show exceptional leadership qualities. Ms de Kock completed the B Sc in Human Nutrition this year and was Vice-President of the UFS Main Campus Student Representative Council for 2004/2005.