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Grade 8
There are so many careers to choose from. I want to be a doctor/ nurse/ teacher/ accountant...... -
Volleyball
I joined the volleyball team because the LO teacher informed us about the importance of extra curricular activities when applying for university studies in grade 12. -
Grade 9
The project on career choices helped me to decide what I want to become one day. Now I must choose my subjects for grade 10. -
I want to become a Physiotherapist
I made my subject choices for grade 10. Mathematics, Physical Science and Life Science are the three major subjects. -
Extra Maths and Physical Science classes
My parents enrolled me for extra Maths and Physical Science classes by Master Maths and Master Physics to help improve my results. -
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Open Days
I attended various Open Days to familiarize myself with the different higher education institutions, -
First Aid training
I enrolled in the first aid training class. My aim was to join St Johns and start my participation in community service. -
Grade 10
http://www.dhrs.uct.ac.za/dhrs/divisions/physiotherapy/about
The information on UCT's website gave me good insight into what I can expect as student in Physiotherapy studies -
Grade 11
I started doing research on where I will study after matric. -
Different Open Days
I visited various open days to assist me with my final choice of where to study after matric. This was very helpful! -
How will I pay for my studies
I started researching different bursary options - for this I have to have excellent results. Other options were study loans/ NSFAS -
Grade 11 November Exam
I have to prepare well in advance for this exam and study very hard because the results of this exam will determine whether I meet the admission requirements of the university of my choice, which is UCT. -
Grade 12
Applications for UCT and Stellenboch university opens 1 April.
https://applyonline.uct.ac.za
https://www.sun.ac.za/english/maties/apply -
Submission of applications
I have to complete and submit my applications to both UCT and Stellenboch University -
National Benchmark Test
It is compulsory to write the NBT test. I intend writing the NBT before I submit my applications to the universities. -
Testimonials
I must ask my class teacher, volleyball coach as well as my St John's supervisor for testimonials, which will have to be included in my bursary applications. -
Bursary applications
I will apply to the Department of Health and Netcare for a bursary. The closing date is the end of October.
