Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Cape Town gal on her way to Greatness
Courtney, a Future Stars participant is currently living in Mitchells Plain, Cape Town and am studying at the Tertiary School in Business Administration (TSiBA Education) in Pinelands. Courtney shares some inspirational and practical insights about student life and how Future Stars added value to her student career.
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Tips to Strategic Studying – make learning a whole lot easier
It’s the night before your big maths exam and you are STRESSED. You’re cramming in work, books are everywhere, chip packets are strewn across the floor, your friends are begging you to stop calling them for help and that Red Bull you inhaled is just not working anymore. This is the moment where you tell…
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Using the Power of Words for Positive Change – A Lead SA achiever
Sikelelwa Ndaliso, Western Cape Lead SA Youth Hero for January 2015, is a young woman using the power of poetry to challenge the status quo in one of Cape Town’s oldest and poorest townships, Nyanga.
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Letters of Hope & Petition for Bettering South Africa – Can You Make a Difference?
Mandela once said education is the most powerful tool for changing the world. Since the end of apartheid, our school curriculum has included Life Orientation (LO) — a subject specifically designed to equip learners with the values to help our country heal and prosper. Sadly, many schools lack proper textbooks, some teachers are inadequately trained,…
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A Bright Future Star, still reaping the benefits of the Awards
This vibrant young student who hails from East London and is quite the bright spark and an aspiring community leader. With an impressive name like this, we’re sure nothing can stop her from achieving her dreams.
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Students at CUT will be change agents in HIV/Aids battle
Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT) has launched a new project in January 2015 that will integrate the Higher Education HIV/AIDS Programme (HEAIDS) into its academic programmes in response to the national call from Higher Education South Africa (HESA).
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Top 5 Reasons to Consider Being a Tutor
As a student or individual looking for part time work, tutoring is usually overlooked as the usual choices turn towards waitering or retail. Yet, tutoring itself is one of the most rewarding, flexible and truly enjoyable ways to earn an extra income while making a positive difference.
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INCREASED ENROLMENT & ACHIEVEMENT FOR DIFFERENTLY ABLED STUDENTS IN SA HIGHER EDUCATION
The Department of Higher Education and Training says it is making headway in increasing the number of students with disabilities in the post-education and training system (PSET).
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Setting yourself apart through holistic achievements
Thousands upon thousands of graduates continue to look for work every year and fail to land a job despite their qualifications. With competition in the job market tougher than ever before, it is important that job-seekers ensure they present potential employers with an attractive holistic package, by highlighting how the additional skills they bring set…
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CTY & MGI announces Future Stars sponsorship 2015 to counter higher education drop out rates
11 March 2015 – The CTI Education Group, which owns Midrand Graduate Institute (MGI) today announced its partnership with Argo to sponsor the 2015 Future Stars Awards. According to The Council on Higher Education (CHE), South Africa’s university dropout rates are high by international standards. They have been around 50% since the 1990’s, and recent statistics…
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