Why did you choose to study at Eduvos?
In all honesty, I didn't choose Eduvos, Eduvos chose me. Eduvos visited my high school, and I attended their school presentation. I remember winning a prize after answering the question “How many campuses does Eduvos have?”. I signed one of their contact cards on that day and had my heart set on Eduvos. At first, I was a bit unsure of what I wanted to study, the transition from high school to tertiary education took some getting used to but I had a lot of support from the Eduvos team. I wrote an aptitude test and discovered IT was one of my strong suits and one of my first options.
What did you study?
I started my Higher Certificate in Information Systems (Network Engineering) at the Potchefstroom campus, as an MLM (Mastery Learning Methodology) student, where I got to work through the content at my own pace. While working through my higher certificate, I chose to further my studies and pursue a BSc in IT (Data Science). At the time, this qualification wasn’t offered at the Potchefstroom campus, so I transferred to the Pretoria campus. I’d obtained a bursary from JB Marks which required stability, so I’d transferred campuses whilst still studying my MLM qualification so I’d be able to easily transition into my new degree in a new space. I would say I really benefited from starting with an MLM qualification, it was exactly what I needed. It taught me discipline in my studies. I had to learn to push myself and believe that I could do it, which really helped me remain consistent in my studies through to graduation.
What was your experience like throughout your time at Eduvos?
Honestly, it was very good. I'd never had a problem asking for help. Every time I asked for help, there was always someone there to assist. Also, more than anything, I really appreciated the texts and phone calls I’d get during the exam season to check in on how I was doing and feeling about my upcoming exams. It means a lot knowing that someone from the institution cares and is thinking about you at that time. The lecturers were so welcoming, everything seemed possible because they were continuously encouraging.
What do you think makes Eduvos unique?
I’d say their approach to students and their thorough communication. Eduvos’s offerings also really stood out to me, especially having the opportunity to specialise in certain modules throughout the qualification. So that really stood out to me because I got to focus on the things that I really wanted more than anything. As a private institution, I also appreciate the systems they follow, our education isn’t affected by external issues and if you need something solved, you follow the right channels and you’ll be assisted accordingly. A huge benefit to me was that my education was never disrupted, and my education was always the priority. I also found the flipped classroom and blended learning to be really great, I got to experience both worlds. It allowed me to learn in different ways, which lead to me asking more questions and exploring my field of study a little bit more.
Would you encourage others to study at Eduvos?
I would definitely encourage others to choose Eduvos, and I actually have. My cousin’s child has started studying at Eduvos. They saw how well I was performing and how I never complained about my studies or the institution. I would also like to encourage people to make sure they’re happy with what they choose to study, if you’re uncertain and confused, reach out to a staff member or speak to your lecturers. They’re always happy to help.
Do you encourage more females to study IT?
Yes! I personally am really excited about being a woman in the field of IT, as it is a male-dominated industry. Often you’ll hear someone say, “Call the IT guy” but here I am breaking that stereotype and looking to thrive in the field of IT. I’d say the margin wasn’t too big with our graduating class, we had about 60% male students and the other 40% female. This field shouldn’t be seen as gender-specific. This field was made for females and it’s an untapped market. I want to encourage young girls to explore their horizons, to really dig deep and challenge themselves. Together, we can make the field of IT more diverse and inclusive.
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