KovsieFM: Recent Episodes
KovsieFM
KovsieFM is the ultimate campus radio station. We were founded by a group of students and began broadcasting in 1978 inside the UFS campus cafeteria. In 1995, we were granted a broadcasting license by the Independent Broadcasting Authority of South Africa (ICASA), on the frequency 97.0 FM. We broadcast in English, Afrikaans, and Sesotho, and our focus is on the youth between the ages of 15-30. Our mission includes community involvement, training and development, being a platform for local musicians, providing an accurate, unbiased news service, and sustainability.
Belinda Janeke - Head of Career Services
Nobesuthu Sonti - Senior Officer: Student Relations Career Services Facebook page
To be a good historian, you must be patient and persistent. Career Services Facebook page
I love people and bring the human element to everything I do. Career Services Facebook page
In this podcast, we introduce the power of loving-kindness meditation and gratitude reflections, aiming to foster positive emotional states and compassion towards oneself and others. Through simple yet impactful word repetition techniques, educators are encouraged to cultivate mindfulness, empathy, and self-care in their daily routines. Engaged Scholarship Website
This episode guides listeners through a body scan meditation, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness and grounding through breath awareness. Designed to reduce stress and promote relaxation, these exercises are ideal for educators seeking to enhance their emotional well-being and focus during challenging times. Engaged Scholarship Website
This podcast highlights the significance of self-compassion and acts of kindness, particularly for educators working in stressful environments. It draws on Dr. Kristen Neff’s concepts of self-compassion and common humanity, encouraging listeners to treat themselves with the same kindness they offer others. By fostering empathy and mutual support, the episode encourages listeners to prioritize their well-being, creating a more compassionate and collaborative work culture. Engaged Scholarship Website
This podcast emphasises the importance of recognizing and utilising personal strengths to navigate challenges, especially in educational settings. The hosts explore how shifting focus from deficiencies to inherent strengths can enhance motivation, productivity, and overall job satisfaction. This episode aims to empower educators to overcome stress and maintain a positive work environment. Engaged Scholarship Website
Animals don’t follow instructions – it makes my job interesting. Career Services Facebook page
In this podcast, we speak with Central Academic Advisers from CTL who will give us some informational nuggets to help us succeed in our studies. UFS Academic Advising Facebook Page · Advice.4.Success Instagram Account
You must be honest about the limits of what you can know. Career Services Facebook page
Self-employment and micro-businesses are the future of work. Career Services Facebook page
I was diagnosed early because I was already in the healthcare system. Career Services Facebook page
The Central Academic Advising team at CTL speaks to Aus Pulane for tips on staying motivated throughout the first year. Pulane is the Head of Residence Life and Student Communities at the UFS and an alumnus. She is also an Executive Board Member of the Association of College & University Housing Officers - International.
I volunteered for any possible learning opportunity while studying. Career Services Facebook page
If I didn’t get into medical school, I would have gone to the military. Career Services Facebook page
In the future, boutique communication will gain traction. Career Services Facebook page
The First Year Advising Team compiled an inspiring podcast for first-year students in collaboration with Mme Lucy Sehloho, fondly known as Mother First Year. We thought who best to motivate first years than someone who has served as a mentor and system of support to many first-year students throughout the years. Mme Lucy is a product of the University of the Free State herself and shares her own experience as a Kovsie because we all know that ‘Only a Kovsie knows the feeling’.
Listen to how this talented Alumnus who holds a qualification in Advanced Project Management, Honours with specialisation in Industrial Management, a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Management, a qualified Assessor and Skills Development Facilitator, wife, mother, sister, and songbird has continued to thrive despite challenges life so often throws our way, and how you too can stay motivated through your academic journey.
From invoice clerk to business owner – Economic and Management Sciences; Entrepreneurship
From RAG to ACT and everything in between - Project manager, student leadership and development
About pomegranates, blue berries, and bio security - Natural and Agricultural Sciences; Horticultural Science
If you can just think about it for a second, learning how to support each other through hard times is one of the most important things we can do as human beings. The role of university partnerships have been extremely crucial in South Africa for addressing issues such as social inequality, overcoming the past injustices, and promoting health & well-being for students, and communities at large. And as higher education has become more mainstream, so have the concerns about the increased need for mental health and well-being of students and questions about universities' ability to provide students with top-notch support. Ultimately, students' mental health may suffer, and this may affect all aspects of their well-being.
What are we saying here exactly? Let's find out. Mental Health Services Podcast Script[42].pdf — PDF (77.9 KB)
In the final episode, we wrap up the conversation by unpacking the journey to finding meaning in a career. We discuss our own journeys in pursuit of purpose and the importance of meaning in motivation and legacy creation. Episode 3 full transcript.pdf — PDF (104.2 KB)
Do you ever wonder who you are? What makes you and the person that you are? What moves? Excites? And inspires you. These questions are important when you have to choose a career choice. A career choice that fills your interests and ignites your imagination. While these answers, we could find them today or not. Please stay tuned. In today's episode we are going to talk about everything career choices. Well, we were supposed to be joined in studio today by a guru, a navigator and the career department of the University of the Free State. But unfortunately she couldn't make it today, but we have all the answers that you guys want. Episode 1- Introduction to career decision making.pdf — PDF (79.3 KB)
So are you on the verge of completing your degree, leaving university, or starting your career? If that is you, then here are some important things that you need to think about. Firstly, do you have a resume and why is it important to have a good resume? Firstly, it's your private it's your primary market tool, it speaks volumes about you and it will be the very first thing your future employer sees about you. There are numerous resume-creating platforms on the Internet available that you can use for free. Let's hear from one of our presenters. Has anyone of you used a CV-creating platform and how has that worked for you? Episode 2 Career preparation and management (1)[63].pdf — PDF (68.3 KB)
Working at a school is a stressful occupation, therefore it is important that the staff at schools practice self-care. How do you personally think you can practice caring for yourself?
Being kind to oneself could allow you to manage your stress as well as maintain a more relaxed state of mind. PSHC PODCAST TRANSCRIPT- Group 2.pdf — PDF (1.0 MB)
This podcast focuses on two strategies. The first one involves how to have effective communication skills for better communication between you and your colleagues and the second one focuses on how you can be mindful during conflict as well as how to show self-regulate skills during conflict. We hope this information will be useful and effective to you. Please lend your ears to us as we unpack these interventions.
Presented by Elam Maso, Eden-Lee Mohr, Maleshoane Mapane, Felicia Sibambo, Konaye Masiba and Rihani Lombard.
. Group 3 podcast with Karen Venter edits.pdf — PDF (757.0 KB)
We all have dreams, career goals and life goals, but sometimes it can be difficult to devise a plan to reach these goals and dreams. Academic advising helps students to clarify their goals and helps them to develop a clear educational plan to achieve these goals. But that is not all that there is to the service at the UFS. Academic advising also helps with learning strategies, time management, revision planning, exam preparation, university transitions, and goal setting! Academic Advising Podcast script.pdf — PDF (43.1 KB)
A recent survey that was conducted stated that most students worry about money. The majority of students are struggling to make ends meet or live on a tight month-to-month budget. It is even more unsettling to realise how financial stress impacts their day-to-day lives. As a direct consequence of this, some students have reported having mental health problems.
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In today’s episode I am going to share with you 7 useful tips and tricks on how you can break bad spending habits so that you can use your money wisely!
I came across a quote by the late James W. Frick. who was known for giving great financial advice, and it says, “Don’t tell me where your priorities are, show me where you spend your money and I’ll tell you what they are.” Spending patterns and compiling a budget.pdf — PDF (137.2 KB)
Everyone invests in some way, shape or form. From the savvy stockbroker to the person who is forced to skip a meal here and there because they run out of money before their next paycheck, everyone invests their time, effort and attention into the things they find important. The individuals who spend hours upon hours training for their next marathon are investing in their health. You attending classes in the hopes that your university degree will assist you in getting a better job is you investing in your career. Numerous other examples can be made of the different forms of investing for different goals, but all of them share a common purpose: to provide for the future Investing and retirement (1).pdf — PDF (84.2 KB)
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).
Food for thought... and health, and weight loss, and performance, and enjoyment, and sooooo much more!
Smoking is one of the risk factors for the development of cardiovascular disease. Over 8 million deaths result from tobacco use every year, and it is one of the leading causes of preventable deaths worldwide. In 2020, a South African study found that the highest onset of smoking was between the ages of 15 and 22, however, there were some who began as early as 9 years old. Since their introduction in 2007, E-cigarettes, also known as vapes, have continuously become popular over the years, leading some to debate whether vaping is the safer option compared to smoking tobacco. However, both the use of tobacco and e-cigarettes is associated with an increased risk for heart attack, stroke and coronary heart disease.
Ashleigh Nothando Mwendauya, a Physiology Honours student at the University of the Free State, is here to talk about smoking and vaping, and also raise awareness to the increased risk of developing cardiovascular challenges. KovsieFM podcast (1) (1)[72].pdf — PDF (30.2 KB)
October is breast cancer awareness month, and this podcast episode will help raise awareness and break the stigma around breast cancer by educating the general public on the signs and symptoms, risk factors, and treatment of this disease. This episode will shed some light on important information regarding the most commonly diagnosed cancer amongst South-African women, and ways in which we can combat this deadly but treatable disease.
Welcome to KovsieCAST, podcasts that are designed to make you achieve academic success. This is brought to you by KovsieFM, a division of the University of The Free State student affairs in partnership with the center of teaching and learning. Today we are talking to Jessica van Onselen about breast cancer. Jessica is currently a student at the University of The Free State, Bloemfontein campus, where she is completing her Honours degree in Medical Physiology at the Department of Basic Medical Sciences. October is breast cancer awareness month and what better way to raise awareness than to actively discuss breast cancer, as well as answer some common questions the public might have. KovsieFM Breast cancer.pdf — PDF (105.3 KB)
High alcohol consumption is a problem in South Africa, as recently highlighted by the pandemic and related violence. Over the past 18 months of the nationwide lockdown, the sale and distribution of alcohol were prohibited in levels 4 and 5. As a result, many South Africans responded erratically, as looting of alcohol outlets took place, and others even resorted to brewing home-made beer and other alcohol by-products in the comfort of their homes. This response highlighted the strong dependence on alcohol in the South African population. In fact, online alcohol sales increased during this pandemic-induced lockdown, even if it meant that the purchased alcohol would only be released in levels 1-3. For more information about how to deal with FADS · For support with alcohol problems · The harmful effects of excessive alcohol consumption ( alcohol abuse) amongst South Africans Podcast [47].pdf — PDF (137.8 KB)
Izelle van Tonder, a Masters' student at the University of the Free State Department of Psychology talks about procrastination and explains how you can combat it.
In this podcast, three Masters' students from the University of the Free State Department of Psychology talks about strategies students can use to cope with the new normal.
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.
We live in a fast-paced, performance-driven society that is characterized by working long hours and enduring constant stress. Do you feel like you are constantly on the go? Without time to just stop, take a breath and rest? Like you’ve become too tired to properly enjoy the things that used to make you feel happy? It sounds like you’ve been running on an empty tank lately, and it might be time for you to refuel.
But the Covid-19 pandemic hasn’t really made life any easier for you, has it? On the contrary, as a teacher, it seems your stressors have increased threefold. Because it’s not just about you – it’s about your kids that you teach too. They rely on you, and you love them – you do – but this job, coupled with the pandemic’s restrictions, is draining you.
Reinhardt Rall, a Psychology Honours student at the University of the Free State talks about mindfulness and burnout. The podcast will be focusing on how to prevent burnout. We believe that the most valuable gift you can give yourself is being present in the moment. This entails allowing yourself to take a breath and regain the positive energy needed to function on a healthy psychological- and physical level. You might even notice the positive atmosphere it creates for those around you. The aim of this podcast is to encourage incorporating mindfulness, which is focusing your awareness on the present moment while calmly acknowledging and accepting your feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations in your everyday life. Becoming mindful will assist you with previously existing and added strains because of the Covid-19 pandemic. And the place to start your journey towards mindfulness is right here.
Last year was a difficult year, especially for teachers such as yourselves. The pressure to continue to perform and to do your jobs to the best of your abilities was severely impacted by the corona virus. The effects can still be felt across South Africa to this day. Teachers are some of the most important people in South Africa. You are responsible for teaching our next generation and the neurologically impaired children at Lettie Fouche School are some of the most vulnerable members of our society, especially given the COVID 19 context. It is stressful under normal circumstances, but we can only imagine what you have been through the last year and a half. We would like to offer some helpful insight into the stress you have experienced and suggest some simple, fun strategies to help you cope with stress better in the future. You may not always be aware of the amount of stress you experience but we realise how difficult your situation as teachers of vulnerable children has been during the Covid-19 pandemic. It is for this reason that we have put care and love into developing this podcast to provide you with a little bit of extra support.
Diego Rex, a psychology masters’ student at the UFS Department of Psychology talks about how students can cope academically during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Beane Jooste, from the Student Affairs Peer Mentorship programme talk to Gerben van Niekerk about the application process for 2022.
When life gives you lemons, make some lemonade! Shoki, together with her fellow colleagues Francois and Mpho, psychology masters’ students at the UFS Department of Psychology talks about how students can adjust during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lizelle Snyman, a 4th-year dietetic student from the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of the Free State talks about Home cooking – The benefits of a plant-based diet for students.
In this podcast, Zelda van der Merwe, a final year student from the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, talks about fats in the diet specifically the different types of fat, why they are important, what they do in the body and of course practical tips for including fat in the diet.
Wethu Tsobolo, a 4th year student from the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of the Free State speaks about exercise and nutrition with the topic: Eat healthy and exercise for a healthy body.
Maritha will be talking about a very interesting topic, it is a new topic of interest nowadays, the microbiome! I will be explaining what it is, how it works and obviously why it’s so important and what you can do to support it.
South Africa is currently busy with the vaccination process, but it will take time before the desired level of immunity against COVID-19 is reached. Therefore, we need to continue to be vigilant and do everything possible to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Have ever felt like you need to lose some weight, want to be healthier or get that summer body ready? Then listen up! If you have tried it all and still have no success with weight loss, then Ane would like to help you.
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.
Lerato Kokome a fourth year nursing student of the University of Free State talks about post-partum bleeding.
Nyalleng Mollo from the University of Free State at the School of Nursing doing fourth year. She talks about the importance of immunisations.
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.
Mofumahadi Tsoene talks about the care of the perineum after birth. It is a topic that nurses never focus too much on and women ends up complicating due to lack of information. So my group and I found it so important to educate women more on it to prevent more complications in future.
Today we are speaking with Ms Melani T, a student Specialist Midwife from school of nursing at the UFS about the care of the c-section wound.
In this podcast we will focus on the treatment of a baby’s bum. A baby’s bum needs to be protected from becoming red and sore. This happens when your baby spends too much time a wet or dirty nappy. The red rash can become much worse and cause open sores on your baby’s bum. A happy baby bum will lead to a happy baby.
The first thing that comes to mind when thinking of a new born is the characteristic smell of a baby and their soft skin. Their skin goes through a lot of change after birth and to keep their soft and flawless skin may cause a great deal of stress on mothers or caregivers of babies. It is not uncommon for babies to develop some form of rash or skin irritation during this time of change. The skin is the largest organ of the body and takes 24 months to fully develop (Dove, 2019: Online). During this radio talk we hope to answer all questions that mothers or caregivers of infants might have with regards to: What that white layer is my baby is born with and why I should leave it on; how a babies’ skin differs from an adult’s skin & problems that may arise such as nappy rash, the signs and symptoms thereof and how to manage it.
A baby is blessing, gift from heaven above, a precious little angel to cherish and to love, but it does not always feel like a blessing to everyone due to different challenges that the mothers can have in their lives. Post-partum depression is real and it does not chose whether you are a new mother or a mother of 3, it can happen at any stage. In the discussion we will be focusing on the signs, causes, risks and among others the treatment.
We are going to address danger/warning signs during and post pregnancy that woman who are pregnant or have given birth already should be in the lookout for. And the community at large to be able to give each other informed advice and woman to be able to seek medical help as early as possible to avoid complications. Presented by: Hlakotsa Seipati, A Specialist midwife student from the school of Nursing at UFS/kovsie. Am with 4th years nursing stundents from kovsie also who are Nthati Moshe, Lucy Kujoana, Meghan Langley and Gretha Olivier
The aim of this podcast is to inform people about a very common sign found in newborns, called jaundice. Jaundice is the medical term for a baby that appears yellow. The following will be discussed: what jaundice is, what to look out for, how it is treated and how it can be prevented. Sesotho Script group 1.pdf — PDF (18.0 KB)
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.
In this #KovsieCAST, Dr WP Wahl, Director: Student Affairs on the Bloemfontein Campus and two student assistants, Zanele Dlamini and Khona Nyongo talks more about the exciting new e-Mentorship Programme that has been launched at the University of the Free State (UFS).
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)
Time management is the process of organising and planning how much time you spend on specific activities. In this #KovsieCAST, Vhutali Ndou from UFS Student Counselling and Development (SCD), gives us some tips on how we can manage our time better.
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)
Three student psychologists will look at a few concepts including helplessness, meaning-making and context. This will then be made more practical by applying them to the COVID-19 pandemic. After this, they address how meaning can be found in these uncertain times using Viktor Frankl’s three sources of meaning. These ideas are just a few examples of how you can bring more meaning into your own life.
Ndifelani Murida on behalf of her group Siyanda Mhlom, Sinegugu Zungu and Monique Basson, student psychologists from UFS Department of Psychology, shares some thoughts on grief and self-compassion during COVID-19. (Transcription attached) Grief and self-compassion Transcription.pdf — PDF (47.4 KB)
Three student psychologists from UFS compiled and will be speaking about Gender Based Violence (GBV) in the Covid-19 pandemic. This podcast will be specifically zooming in on the psychological impacts of GBV on women and girls, the underlying factors that are believed to lead men to abuse women and young girls by looking at these factors from an individual, family, community, societal, and chronosystem perspective. It also addresses some of the practical strategies to mitigate GBV and finally, tips for men on how to deal with frustration and conflict during lockdown and future that may serve to prevent GBV even further and promote women’s wellbeing. (Transcription included). GBV Podcast Transcription.pdf — PDF (189.9 KB)
Three student psychologists from the UFS Department of Psychology delve into dealing with stress during COVID-19. The podcast will look at how stress affects us, why it is worse during COVID-19 and how we can deal with it and help others deal with stress.
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
Learning and Teaching continues in the faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. Catch all the critical information with Mr Sivuyile Nzimeni as he shares all you need to know to move towards success #UFSLearnOn the EMS way.
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
Rethabile Marumo from the Academic Advising Office at the University of the Free State (UFS) Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) on the Qwaqwa Campus shares her insights on online habits for success and "netiquette". #UFSLearnOn website · Strive for Success — PDF (2.0 MB)
Khethiwe Bhiyo from the Academic Advising Office at the University of the Free State (UFS) Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) on the Qwaqwa Campus shares her insights on how to manage your learning. #UFSLearnOn website · UFS LearnOn #1 — PDF (3.2 MB)
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)
Ninette Aucamp 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 manage online assessments. #UFSLearnOn website · Ace your Online Assessments.pdf — PDF (1.6 MB)
Monique Schoeman from the Academic Advising Office at the University of the Free State (UFS) Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) shares some tips on how you can manage your academics using different devices. #UFSLearnOn website · Get Connected.pdf — PDF (3.9 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 on how to make sure you develop the skills to "future proof" yourself. For more go to https://www.ufs.ac.za/supportservices/departments/career-services-home
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.
University of the Free State head of Career Services, Belinda Janeke, shares her insights on how students can better structure their time and create fruitful habits during the #Lockdown.