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KovsieFM - A Division of Student Media
Podcasts that are designed to help you achieve academic success. Brought to you by KovsieFM, a division of the University of the Free State (UFS) Student Affairs in partnership with the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL).
Meet interesting Strangers and have one-on-one conversations about their life stories. Ask ANY questions and be inspired.
Thursday, 28 July 2022
10:00 - 14:00
Thakaneng Bridge
Bloemfontein Campus
A collaboration between UFS Student Affairs and A StrangerKind (ASK).
KovsieFM's Gerben van Niekerk talks with Evodia Mohoanyane and Bongi Ndlangisa from the UFS Centre for Teaching and Learning about LinkedIn Learning. LinkedIn Learning is an online educational platform that helps you discover and develop business, technology-related, and creative skills through expert-led course videos.
Beane Jooste, from the Student Affairs Peer Mentorship programme talk to Gerben van Niekerk about the application process for 2022.
Angie Vorster, a Clinical Psychologist at the School of Clinical Medicine at the University of the Free State (UFS), talks about how online learning affects our psychological wellbeing.
Angie Vorster, a Clinical Psychologist at the School of Clinical Medicine at the University of the Free State (UFS), talks about why almost everyone is feeling tired and burnt out this year, the signs of burnout and how we can reduce or prevent burnout.
The Student Success Series is part of the initiatives run by the Advising, Access and Success office in CTL, aimed at enhancing holistic student success through the development and application of academic skills. In this #KovsieCast, an academic advisor interviews an undergraduate student and talks about motivation and how he succeeded in the first semester.
Make your voice matter, engage in effective communication. Listen to Zayne, Katlego and William share the appropriate channels of communication in the Faculty. Learning the Humanities Way.
In this #KovsieCAST, Melissa Barnaschone, Director of Student Counselling Development talks about the importance of making your mental health a priority, a holistic approach to improving your wellbeing and provides more information about Mental Health Awareness month (October). Wellbeing warriors Website · Mental Health Awareness- A Holistic Approach to Improving your Wellbeing.pdf — PDF (52.9 KB)
Technology has changed the way we live in different ways and sometimes we wonder if that is good or bad. Today we will be looking at the use of social media. Social media like email, Facebook, and YouTube has transformed the way human beings get information and communicate and interact with one another. Keneilwe Chologi from UFS Student Counselling and Development (SCD) talks about the good and bad of social media.
We are excited to welcome you back for the 2nd semester of this academic year. Learning and teaching continues and no student should be left behind. Listen to the latest podcast #UFSLearnOn 2.0 to help you prepare, engage and learn successfully. #UFSLearnOn website
It is crucial to make our students aware of what trauma is and how they can cope with it because exposure to traumatic events is linked to mental health difficulties such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, and substance use. Students with a history of trauma can also find adjusting to university difficult, might have poor academic performance or even dropout. In this KovsieCAST, Vhutali Ndou, a Counselling Psychologist for UFS Student Counselling and Development (SCD) shares important insights about trauma. Transcription attached. Student counselling and development homepage · Trauma Podcast Transcription.pdf — PDF (41.9 KB)
There is hope. Having suicidal thoughts does not always lead to committing or attempting suicide. There are aspects of ourselves and our lives that help protect us or keep us alive and hopeful. In this KovsieCAST, Vhutali Ndou, a Counselling Psychologist for UFS Student Counselling and Development (SCD) shares important insights about suicide prevention. Transcription attached. Student counselling and development homepage · Suicide Awareness Podcast Script Final.pdf — PDF (63.1 KB)
Dr Rosaline Sebolao, Mr Cebelihle Sokhela, Ms Katlego Mabulana and Mr Zayne Mintoor at the Faculty of Humanties (HUM) at the University of the Free State (UFS) shares with #KovsieCast how students from the faculty should prepare for the second semester.
Xolelwa Xorile explains what services are still available and how to access them even during #Lockdown. UFS LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES WEBSITE · PODCAST TRANSCRIPTION.pdf — PDF (76.1 KB)
Lauren Oosthuizen, head of UFSS, shares how the module has been adapted to help first year students manage remote learning. Link to Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) · Transcription.pdf — PDF (57.9 KB)
Argh, it’s almost that time of the year again – the dreaded exam time! Your life turns into an endless cycle of studying, eating, sleeping, and repeat. Let’s be honest; online and multimodal learning is probably not helping your anxiety either. One thing is sure – if you are writing exams, you will most likely not be able to get out of it, but hopefully we can help you to get through it.
A variety of factors may cause test anxiety. Expectations, past experiences, poor study habits, and perfectionism are all contributors. The good news is that with the right interventions, you can reduce the amount of test anxiety you experience. Why only lower and not eliminate this anxiety? Research has shown that a healthy amount of stress can be beneficial, as it increases your motivation, makes you more alert, and helps with memory retrieval.
Common test anxiety symptoms include heart palpitations; sweaty palms; difficulty breathing; feeling overwhelmed; irritability; fatigue; and sleeping difficulties. We’re probably in agreement that experiencing any of these symptoms is highly uncomfortable, not conducive to an ideal learning environment, and can affect your exam outcome. Take the following informal quiz to see whether you might be experiencing any test anxiety. For more information on the wellbeing warriors, click here:
In this interview we are talking about the influence that technological advancement has on leadership and how leaders should respond to these challenges. We also focus on the impact of industrialisation on society and lastly on how to lead in disturbing times.
Join industry experts at our Virtual Fair and find out where your talent could take you. We’ll point you in the direction of job, vacation employment, bursary opportunities and much more! To register for the event click on this link
In this #KovsieCAST, Elzmarie Oosthuizen, Manager for Teaching and Learning at the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences explains what NAS students can do if the missed an assessment, how the Faculty is ensuring the integrity of the NAS academic qualifications and what the returning plan is for the NAS students.
Faculty of Theology and Religion students, your success matters! Catch up with Mr Percy Ngubane as he shares perspectives from the faculty on how during this time you can continue to learn, get the support and most importantly succeed #UFSLearnOn
Elzmarie Oosthuizen, the Manager for Teaching and Learning at the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (NAS) at the University of the Free State (UFS) shares with #KovsieCast how the faculty is ensuring students succeed, how they are ensuring no student is left behind and lastly how the faculty are assessing students.
Belinda Janeke, Head of Career Services, talks to Ruda Landman about GRAD. GRAD is a 61-page must-read guide for students adjusting to the dramatic transition from school to independent life at a university. Most students are not prepared for the new challenges and GRAD is designed to help students understand the many changes and adjust to the new demands and challenges they face. GRAD is brought to you by Ruda Landman’s Readers Unite, StudyTrust and Capitec Bank in partnership with Van Schaik Publishers. Career Services Home
Masabata Mosoeu from the Academic Advising Office at the University of the Free State (UFS) Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) shares her insights on how to deal with daily distractions. #UFSLearnOn website · UFSLearnOn CheckIn and Settle — PDF (3.4 MB)
Gugu Tiroyabone from the Academic Advising Office at the University of the Free State (UFS) Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) shares her top 10 habits students should master to be highly effective during #LockDown. #UFSLearnOn website · Strive For Success.pdf — PDF (2.0 MB)
University of the Free State head of Career Services, Belinda Janeke, shares her insights about the important things to remember when writing and sending your CV:
- Answer the advert
- You cannot copy your CV and send it to different companies - every CV needs to be addressed to a specific company and position
- Make sure you send the correct documents; if they ask for a short CV, use the format below, if a detailed CV is required, you need to add your extramural activities, etc.
Need FREE feedback and advice on your current CV? Send your CV to career@ufs.ac.za Upload your CV to http://www.vmock.com - VMOCK will give instant feedback on your format, bullet construction, and skills. In addition to personalised feedback, you will also receive a numerical score. A score of 65 or more means you are ready to apply using your CV.
You might have heard people talking a lot about the intermittent fasting diet. That is because it is believed to be an easy weight loss strategy. According to the World Health Organisation in 2016 1.9 billion adults were overweight and 650 million were classified as obese. Meaning almost 34% of the world’s population live an unhealthy lifestyle. Because of this, people are looking for quick remedies for weight loss and therefore they turn to strategies such as fasting or FAD diets. By the end of this talk, we hope that you understand a bit more about what exactly IF is, how it works, and if it is for you.
KovsieCAST is a KovsieFM podcast aimed at assisting you to achieve academic success brought to you by the University of the Free State Student Affairs and the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and presented by the UFS Department of Nutrition and Dietetics.
This forms part of the Eat and Succeed series. We are talking to Rafaella Braga and Azahandri Strydom about Intermittent Fasting, or IF.
Following a low GI diet can also assist with healthy weight loss and weight maintenance. In fact, a low GI diet provides health benefits for everybody across all stages of life.
KovsieCAST is a KovsieFM podcast aimed at assisting you to achieve academic success brought to you by the University of the Free State Student Affairs and the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and presented by the UFS Department of Nutrition and Dietetics.
This forms part of the Eat and Succeed series. We are talking to Lanè Roos about Low GI.
As Brian Holifield said: “Proper nutrition is the key to unlock your body’s potential”. Supplements are exactly what the name tells you. It is a pill or powder that supplement or top up your diet when your diet is lacking. An insufficient diet refers to a diet that excludes food groups or the consumption of inadequate amounts.
KovsieCAST is a KovsieFM podcast aimed at assisting you to achieve academic success brought to you by the University of the Free State Student Affairs and the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and presented by the UFS Department of Nutrition and Dietetics.
This forms part of the Eat and Succeed series. We are talking to Rozelle Coetzer about supplementation.
“High in fibre”, “No sugars added” are phrases commonly seen on many products being sold today. Many of us are easily influenced by these catchy phrases on products. Advertisers know exactly what to say to sell their products to us but what else does the product contain? What is the product actually made up of? And is it really the best choice for you?
KovsieCAST is a KovsieFM podcast aimed at assisting you to achieve academic success brought to you by the University of the Free State Student Affairs and the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and presented by the UFS Department of Nutrition and Dietetics.
This forms part of the Eat and Succeed series. We are talking to Luneil van Bosch about reading food labels to make better health choices.
Nowadays detoxing is seen as a regular practice to cleanse the body and to improve overall well-being. Why do we do it and is it healthy?
KovsieCAST is a KovsieFM podcast aimed at assisting you to achieve academic success brought to you by the University of the Free State Student Affairs and the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and today presented by the UFS Department of Nutrition and Dietetics.
This forms part of the Eat and Succeed series. We are now going to speak to Minke Helena about detoxing.
Have you ever seen someone look very pale and tired or constantly complains about muscle cramps or having a dry skin?
This can be due to a nutrient deficiency!
KovsieCAST is a KovsieFM podcast aimed at assisting you to achieve academic success brought to you by the University of the Free State Student Affairs and the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and today presented by the UFS Department of Nutrition and Dietetics.
This forms part of the Eat and Succeed series. We are now going to speak to Mariska Joubert about nutrient deficiencies.
Superfoods is the latest trend in the healthy-eating-culture, and the term “superfoods” is popular on social media, food labels, and even in certain recipes. Some might know what it is, and others might wonder what are the superpowers of superfoods – does it really work, or is it just a myth? Today Sanchia, a student from the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, will explain what exactly superfoods are, why we should consume them and bust some myths.
KovsieCAST are KovsieFM podcasts aimed at assisting you to achieve academic success brought to you by the University of the Free State Student Affairs and the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and today presented by the UFS Department of Nutrition and Dietetics.
KovsieCAST is KovsieFM podcasts aimed at assisting you to achieve academic success brought to you by the University of the Free State Student Affairs and the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and today presented by the UFS Department of Nutrition and Dietetics.
This forms part of the Eat and Succeed series and we talked to LizèGentle from the UFS Department of Nutrition and Dietetics. She says hidden hunger may seem like a funny term. A basic definition of hidden hunger is malnutrition or ‘hunger’ that isn’t seen. The person may not seem hungry, but their diets are mainly inadequate in terms of important food groups. In other words, for example, say you eat maize meal/pap every day for breakfast, lunch and supper. You won’t feel hungry, but because you exclude other important foods, you don’t feed your body everything it actually needs. Malnutrition is a state/condition where a person doesn’t get enough of the different food groups to sustain/maintain health strength to do basic daily activities.
KovsieCAST is KovsieFM podcasts aimed at assisting you to achieve academic success brought to you by the University of the Free State Student Affairs and the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and today presented by the UFS Department of Nutrition and Dietetics.
This forms part of the Eat and Succeed series and we talked to Cindy van Zyl from the UFS Department of Nutrition and Dietetics. She talks about viewing adequate sleep as a biologic necessity like food, water, or air, and make it a priority. Also how to spend an appropriate amount of time asleep in bed, not too little or too excessive and during test and exam times when there is little time available to sleep, remember that brief naps of just ten minutes are enough to notably improve performance and alertness.
KovsieCAST are KovsieFM podcasts aimed at assisting you to achieve academic success brought to you by the University of the Free State Student Affairs and the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and today presented by the UFS Department of Nutrition and Dietetics.
This forms part of the Eat and Succeed series and we talked to Anel Bornman from the UFS Department of Nutrition and Dietetics. She talked about the different types of sugars, the safe amount of sugar you can take daily and what to replace sugar with.
University of the Free State (UFS) head of Career Services, Belinda Janeke, shares her insights on how students can better structure their time and create fruitful habits during the #Lockdown.