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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.”
Eight European exchange students are studying at the UFS
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Eight students from different universities in Europe are studying at the University of the Free State’s (UFS) Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences this semester as part of exchange programmes with their respective universities. The students are staying in two fully equipped flats in the JBM Hertzog Residence on the Main Campus.
From the left are, front: Benk Dagevos (HES Higher Economical School, The Netherlands), Vera Koch (University of van Bremen, Germany), Julien Walemme (University of Rennes, France); back: Benjamin Brandes (University of Bremen, Germany), Philipp Knigge (University of Bremen, Germany), Maaike Kooijman (Haagse Hocheschool (HEBO), The Netherlands) and Tarik Hoppener (University of Bremen, Germany).
Photo: Lacea Loader
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