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Vol 6 Issue 32

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#MiFreshMan

Issue miEditorial Note: Marole KH Mathabatha

It feels like just yesterday when I was a first year in 2009. I came back to Cam-pus and the Wits Business School treated the MBA first years like any other first years. They even gave us Maps (but I never used that thing). To most of my col-leagues that where new to Wits, orientation was a necessary exercise. I’m sure the sentiment can be shared by all First Degree students around the country.

On that note, we wish to bring you the Freshest Student Magazine in South Afri-ca and these time we are on Issue 32 (time flies when you’re having fun). These is a Motivation filled issue that is here to give you a kick for the year.

Check out out the FRESHER in the music industry, our Hot Cover Girl @Team_Lamayne on Page 44. Be inspired by MoFlava and Maps Maponyane on Page 28. We have all your exciting features such as Fashion, Poetry, Entre-preneurship, MakeUp and Opportunities.

And for the very Last time from me Ma-Role “if you wait for perfect conditions, you will never get anything done”

GOOOOD LUCK WITH YOUR STUDIES


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Vol 6 Issue 32

April 2015 -

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BusinessConsulting


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editor in chiefMabogoshi Matlala

MarketingBrian Mahlangu

CoordinatorMarole Mathabatha

Social Media ManagerHlengiwe RadebeJasmine Milano

DesignerLusani Mufamadi

Human Resource ManagerSphelele Mdala

Contributors

Nyiko CageNontobeko LukuleniKanya NgxiyaLesego Mojanaga (Ed)Sally LedwabaOdwa MjoPamela SetatiShuko ChikuniMasingita Mashele

WebdesignSibusiso Prosper Sigoda


editor in chiefMabogoshi Matlala


MiFASHIONOnEsiEs transfOrmEd intO a full Outfit.

Looking stylish is not meant to be compli-cated. It becomes much easier when a person understands their body type and

who they are as an individual. You are then in much better position to make better style op-tions, ensuring that you wear clothing that will compliment not only their personality but their body as well. Time is of essence in tertiary therefore the less time you spend on the mirror the quicker you can get to your classes. Invest in looks that are effortless, this will not only leave your bank bal-ance looking much happier but will have you looking good without having to try too hard. One piece items which immediately trans-forms into a full outfit such as dresses and jumpsuits (short or long) are always best fash-ion decisions. They do not require much work, add a cute pair of pumps to your outfit, paired with a beautiful tote to carry all the necessary tools you will need when you are on campus and lastly Accessorize, Accessorize, Acces-sorize!!!. Accessories can easily spunk an out-fit and give it a fresh and elegant look when done correctly. What is even more amazing it that the year 2015 has brought the onesie/ jumpsuit and dungarees back with a bang. They are fun, funky and very youthful. The look can be made to look more formal by pairing it with a blazer and high heels and can be dressed in a more casual way as described above. As you strut your way through the lecture rooms on campus, always ensure that you wear your confidence and that will be translated in the garments you put on. Keep it simple, keep it chic but always stylish.

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REVISITING WHAT HAPPENED EARLY THESE YEAR IN CELEB TOWN

Bobbi Kristina (daughter of the late Whitney Houston) was found un-responsive in a bathtub at her home in Atlanta. She has since been hospitalized, according to TMZ, police found drugs in the house fol-

lowing the incident. Many speculations have been made regarding what led to the incident.

Former Hip Hop Mogul Suge Knight was charged with attempted murder and murder. Suge Knight allegedly ran over two people with his truck in Compton, Los Angeles. Suge Knight has pleaded not guilty to both charges.

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In much more pleasant news, Singer Justin Timberlake and his wife of almost 3 years, actress Jessica Biel are expecting their first child. JT announced the news by posting a picture of Biel’s baby bump on Instagram. Congrats to this beautiful couple!

By Odwa Mjo

4. A GREAT TALENT GONE TOO SOON - Simba Mhere dies

3. BAFANA BAFANA RETURN HOME FROM AFCON… DEFEATED

2. CHEATING SUSPENDED MATRICS CAN APPEAL


MiCURRENTAFFAIRS

TOP 5 HEADLINES THAT HAVE BEEN IMPORTANT TO YOU earlier IN 2015

5. MIGHTI JAMIE’S OPEN LETTER TO ADAM HABIB

“A STUDENT CARD IS A FREEDOM CARD, AND TO DENY FREEDOM TO ANY CHILD OFFRICA IS THE GREATEST INJUSTICE OF ALL.”

1. REGISTRATION FEES INTO TOP UNIVERSITIES CONTINUE TO UPSURG

• UniversityofCapeTown–R21500• RhodesUniversity–R19200• UniversityofStellenbosch– R10512• NelsonMandelaMetropolitanUni versity–R9900• UniversityofTheWitwatersrand– R9340• NorthWestUniversity–R7200• UniversityoftheFreeState– R6870• TshwaneUniversityofTechnology –R5000• UniversityofLimpopo–R5000• UniversityofKwaZuluNatal– R3750• UniversityofJohannesburg– R3680


by Lee Mojanaga

TOP 5 HEADLINES THAT HAVE BEEN IMPORTANT TO YOU earlier IN 2015

Tips to start a businessIdentify a need people have and find the solution

People are willing to spend money on solutions

• Identify target market• Get financial resources• Implement your idea

Oliver Dickinson, the owner of ‘We connect Students’ Online Business AdvicesGo to relevant activities and events your university hosts. They can be excellent networking opportunities or maybe just a good opportunity to practice your net-working skills.Get involved in entrepreneurship societies, too. You never know, you might meet good contacts – perhaps even a future business partnerOliver’s three key pieces of advice• “Don’t get hung up on trying to be a ‘cool, young entrepreneur’ – it’s not about that. I’ve seen start-ups who, as soon as they secure investment, go out and buy such things as ping-pong tables and other trendy items. Focus instead on what you really need to do to establish and grow your business.” • “Seriously consider a business partner. Sharing the workload will help you to get more done, probably quicker, too. It’s also great to have someone to bounce ideas off and it can prevent you from feeling isolated. I’d also highly recommend finding a mentor.” • “Network, network and network some more. Im-portantly, keep your network happy and do as much as you can to help – but don’t always expect something in return.”

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MiENTREPRENEURSHIP

Tips to start a business


Steps to exam success Stress, anxiety, depression and frustration are just

a few of the emotions that we all encounter when we realize that exams are right around the corner. Right now, exams may seem like they are only a part of our distant future but this is not true. It’s a new year and in order to excel and break new boundaries in 2015, we need to do things that we have not done before. We need to be more prepared and ready to work hard from the very beginning. Here are a few steps to work on now, so that when those dreaded exams come, you have confidence in your abilities and knowledge. 1. Start from day one. The trick is to hit the ground running and start from day one instead of frantically trying to get all your exam preparation done in one week. Procrastination is your worst enemy. Make working hard a habit. 2. Attend your lectures. Lectures are vital be-cause that is where you are taught and where your lecturer will give extra tips and information that is not always written in your prescribed texts. Also, this is where the lecturer will give out hints for what to pay special attention to when studying for tests and ex-ams.3. Recap and read ahead. Spend at least two hours a day on recapping what you learnt that day and reading ahead. This will help you to remember the work that was learnt and to familiarize yourself with the work that will be covered in the next lecture. This will also help you to identify the questions, that you need answers to.4. Ask questions. Tutorials are invaluable be-cause they are smaller and therefore, asking ques-tions will be easier to do. Tutorials tend to be import-ant because more often the work that was covered in the lecture is covered again in more detail. This is useful if you have missed out on a lecture or just need to go over challenging areas again. The fact that you can also make more friends is a bonus be-cause you can form study groups. If you are still too shy to ask questions during your tutorials or still do not understand a concept, use the consultation hours allocated to you by your lecturers and tutors. This is where your lecturer/tutor will be able to help you one on one and subsequently provide guidance and clar-ification. This helps you build a relationship with your lecturer or tutor, which is never a bad thing.

5. Save the notes that you made for your se-mester tests, for your exams. This saves a lot of time because you do not need to start your notes from scratch. You have more time to focus on the work that you have not been tested on and work you struggle with. 6. Spend lots of time in the library. Research, study, work or even relax at the library. It is a qui-et and conducive environment to get any work or studying done. Excessive stress, anxiety and depression will be a thing of the past if you focus and work on these six steps. The only thing or person standing in the way of you and exam success is YOU. So go on and take the first step. [Shuko Chikuni]


MiExamTips

Exclusion, is it fair or unfaiIt has been a subject of argument for over the past years; some say-

ing it is a good policy as it puts pressure on students to work hard towards achieving their goals while some are saying its depriving

students their basic right which is education. But when can the uni-versity say ‘enough is enough’? The University requires students to maintain a satisfactory level of academic progress in their studies, as evidenced by the grades achieved for the courses in which the stu-dent is enrolled and subsequently their cumulative course average. This policy is intended to provide a broad framework and set of prin-ciples used to identify students who are not achieving a satisfactory level of academic progress, and who require support to take steps to address any difficulties they are facing. The question again becomes, how are these students being helped to address these difficulties they are facing? If a student’s progress still remains unsatisfactory then the University may impose conditions on the student's continued enrollment or the student may be excluded from continuing their stud-ies in that program.

A second year BA geography student at Wits, who preferred to remain anonymous, said she was also excluded after failing some of her first year courses. She then went on to fail two of those courses again. “I got an email telling me I should come to the faculty. However when I got excluded last year I was not given any conditions so I wasn’t sure of what was expected of me.“The pressure of studying for first and second year courses is too much, I even got a black-out because of lack of sufficient sleep.” The reality is that, as much as some students may be to be blamed, there are some who take their education serious but still become the victims of exclusion. This also leaves an emotional dent on these students as some would end up in trauma and in need of counseling, hence they are to go to the Counselling and Careers Development Unit for emotional support on how to deal with the trauma of being excluded, as well as to the SRC.


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Exclusion, is it fair or unfaiA second year BA geography student at Wits, who preferred to remain anonymous, said she was also excluded after failing some of her first year courses. She then went on to fail two of those courses again. “I got an email telling me I should come to the faculty. However when I got excluded last year I was not given any conditions so I wasn’t sure of what was expected of me.“The pressure of studying for first and second year courses is too much, I even got a black-out because of lack of sufficient sleep.” The reality is that, as much as some students may be to be blamed, there are some who take their education serious but still become the victims of exclusion. This also leaves an emotional dent on these students as some would end up in trauma and in need of counseling, hence they are to go to the Counselling and Careers Development Unit for emotional support on how to deal with the trauma of being excluded, as well as to the SRC.

The University requires students to maintain a satisfactory level of academic progress in their studies, as evidenced by the grades achieved for the courses in which the student is enrolled and subsequently their cumulative Course Average. A student who is excluded may apply for readmission to the program from which they were excluded or for admission into a new program, providing that at least one year has elapsed since the exclusion Above all, students need to have a good relationship with their lecturers and talk to them when they are struggling. If they choose to keep quiet, it will come out at the end of the year when they get excluded.

By Kanya Ngxiya


There are many options available for con-sideration for students who cannot afford

to fund their fees privately. To secure funding one needs to think smart and well ahead of time. A number of bursaries are made available to students by companies and government based departments every year. Student loans funded by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and Eduloan are also ones to consider when applying or financial assis-tance. Academic excellence can also help one obtain bursaries offered by their institu-tion of education.Bursaries need not be paid back by the bur-sary holder at the end of their study career but many companies do require bursary hold-ers to make themselves available for vacation work during study breaks and sometimes bind the bursary holders into a contractual agree-ment requiring the student to work the num-ber of years they were sponsored after the end of their study career. This is not a death sentence but rather a great opportunity as it means one will not have to go looking for a job straight out of university.NSFAS is a South African loan and bursary scheme awarded to financially deprived stu-dents intending to or studying at any of South Africa’s public universities or FET colleges. NSFAS funds a limited number of students in all fields of study. Students funded by NSFAS are obliged to pay back their loan in month-ly, small portions once they’ve graduated and working to help NSFAS fund more students in the future. Students who are offered NS-FAS bursaries do not have to pay any money back but might need to pay a portion back de-pending on the package they received from NSFAS.

On the other hand Eduloan provides study loans to students with sponsors, guardians or parents who are financially capable of paying the interest on the loan or both the interest and the loan but should it be the case of the former then the student needs to pay the rest of the loan themselves once they start working.Many South African universities tend to award well performing students in sports or academ-ics with bursaries to further their studies. Uni-versities also offer postgraduate bursaries to encourage students to complete more than just their first degree.Financial insecurity should not obstruct any-one one from receiving proper and quality ed-ucation. That is why one needs to utilise all in-formation based mechanisms to find out more about the options available to them.

The Varsity Finance Struggle

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by Masingita Mashele

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MOFLAVA AND MAPS first year GITTERS

Leaving high school is always exciting… until one takes a step onto the campus terrain and reality hits. For some, reality hits as fear, anxiety or maybe elation. Whatever the case might be, many of us went through the daunting transition from high school into tertiary. We took

time to talk to South Africa’s most loved radio personality, house Dj and Television personality Moeti “Mo Flava” Tsiki and Model, Actor and Television personality Masego “Maps” Maponyane, to tell us about their experience as first years at tertiary.

Mo Flava

1.Which tertiary institution did you at-tend?Boston Media House in Sandton

2.WhatwasthebestthingaboutbeingaFirstYear?The sense of travelling in unknown waters, you never really know what to expect! The excitement of new things to come, new peo-ple to meet and the new knowledge to ac-quire is really awesome. You also feel like you are part of a progressive group of cool young people.

3.Whatdomiss themostofUniversitylife?Talking nonsense at the canteen, dreaming about being on radio, and some inspiration-al lectures

4.Adviceforthe2015FirstYears?Know why you are there, never miss a page in your manual or text books. Work hard, play hard and keep your eye on the fox!


by Lee Mojanaga

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MOFLAVA AND MAPS first year GITTERS

Leaving high school is always exciting… until one takes a step onto the campus terrain and reality hits. For some, reality hits as fear, anxiety or maybe elation. Whatever the case might be, many of us went through the daunting transition from high school into tertiary. We took

time to talk to South Africa’s most loved radio personality, house Dj and Television personality Moeti “Mo Flava” Tsiki and Model, Actor and Television personality Masego “Maps” Maponyane, to tell us about their experience as first years at tertiary.

Maps Maponyane

1.Whichtertiaryinstitutiondidyouattend?University of the Witwatersrand

2.WhatwasthebestthingaboutbeingaFirstYear?The beat thing is the clean slate, an opportunity to make things happen and make new friends and forge a path that’s alive with riad possibili-ties

3.WhatdomissthemostofUniversitylife?I miss sitting during lecture breaks and coming up with all sorts of ideas with friends, planning the weekend, discussing the future, goals and not stressing too much about the real world of being completely alone to fight for your indepen-dence.

4.Adviceforthe2015FirstYears? Make the most use of your time as possible! Time flies, but there is more than enough time to get a lot done. Get involved as much as you can with extra-curricular activities and clubs, push yourself and do your best to study something that highlights your strength and that stimulates you – be honest with yourself and parents or you learn to regret your decision. Oh and don’t think about University and the work too hard, it’s going to be okay.


by Lee Mojanaga

Beat the Freshman fifteen by Pamela Setati

We have all heard (and witnessed) the dread-ed “Freshman Fifteen”. Those dreaded little centimeters that creep up on you, and be-

fore you know it, by the end of your 1st semester at varsity you are in need of bigger-sized clothes! As a first year, you are in a new, exciting environment meeting new people and being social. Your days are spent chattering away in cafeterias and your late nights at parties, this becomes complete with a cus-tomary fast food joint drive-through. It is no wonder that no longer cooperates? Keeping fit and trim is one the hardest things to do because of the quick and convenient availability of junk food, and the boozy night outs on the town. Junk food is generally cheap-er, takes minimum to no effort to prepare, and let’s admit it, we all live for those wild nights out on the town! But be warned, because this is one sure way to pile on those pesky kilos. So below is a smart, yet easy guide to maintain your waistline, keep healthy and feed that brain; all without depriving yourself of the fun side of being in varsity.•Get the basics right. When doing your grocery shop-ping, stay away from the snacks aisles. Stick to the perimeters of the store to stock up on your basics, i.e. fruits, vegetables, proteins (meat, chicken, fish, etc) and dairy. This way, your shopping trolley is filled with necessities instead of junk. With the bit of coin left over, treat yourself to some corn kernels to make popcorn, some nuts, and a box of healthy cereal bars.•Another basic to get right is breakfast. Never skip this most essential meal of all your daily meals- even on days that you have to dash off to an 8 am lecture! This is because if your body doesn’t get food soon after waking up from slumber, your metabolism slows down, and by the time you realise you’re hungry, you’ll be more likely to binge on the nearest thing in sight. And we all know that convenience food is rarely ever healthy! So grab a small tub of low fat or fat-free yoghurt, a banana and a cereal bar, and head on to class. Even a single slice of whole wheat toast with some peanut butter will do!•

• Snack smart. During your study breaks, in between lectures, or whenever feeling puckish, chew on something low in calories to keep you going. Preparation is paramount, therefore keep a hand-ful of nuts and fruits in a Ziploc that you can take with you on the go. That way you’re less tempted to go for the packet of crisps or the chocolate slab when hunger strikes. Dice up some carrots and cucumbers to also take with you wherever you’re going and stay munching without the guilt. • Socials, braais and parties are a given at varsity. And there will be plenty of alcohol and braai meat. Fun as these are, they are often the biggest culprits of weight gain. Keep the alcohol con-sumption low, and make better beverage choices. Stay away from the beers and ciders, or at least keep to a maximum of 2 servings. Opt rather for spirits (mixed with sugar-free mixers) or wine spritzers which are always the lowest in terms of calorie content and carbs. Yes, alcohol does contain carbs- especially those beers and ciders. Where did you think that beer belly came from?• Stick to water as your preferred choice of beverage. Both at socials and throughout your days. Fruit juices and fizzy sodas contain massive amounts of sugars and additives- which all add up to your centimeter tally.•Just as important as the nutrition, exercise should become an essential part of your lifestyle. Join a sports club, the campus gym or a runners’ club and keep that body moving. There are plenty of ways to keep active, and even more benefits.Exercise is also a great stress reliever, for when those advanced calculus problems are getting to you, and you’ll be burning all those calories. Also, physical activity has been proven to produce those “feel-good” hormones we know as endorphins- helping you keep those blues at bay!• Lastly, SLEEP. Clocking in enough of those z’s has more benefits aside from ensuring that you look well-rested and fresh! Research shows that sleep-deprived individuals are more likely to eat more through-out the day. Furthermore, the lack of sleep produces a stress hormone called cortisol which is known to lead to weight gain so ensure that you get in between 6-8 hours on as many nights as possible. Your well-rested body and brain will thank you for it.


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Beat the Freshman fifteen by Pamela Setati

• Snack smart. During your study breaks, in between lectures, or whenever feeling puckish, chew on something low in calories to keep you going. Preparation is paramount, therefore keep a hand-ful of nuts and fruits in a Ziploc that you can take with you on the go. That way you’re less tempted to go for the packet of crisps or the chocolate slab when hunger strikes. Dice up some carrots and cucumbers to also take with you wherever you’re going and stay munching without the guilt. • Socials, braais and parties are a given at varsity. And there will be plenty of alcohol and braai meat. Fun as these are, they are often the biggest culprits of weight gain. Keep the alcohol con-sumption low, and make better beverage choices. Stay away from the beers and ciders, or at least keep to a maximum of 2 servings. Opt rather for spirits (mixed with sugar-free mixers) or wine spritzers which are always the lowest in terms of calorie content and carbs. Yes, alcohol does contain carbs- especially those beers and ciders. Where did you think that beer belly came from?• Stick to water as your preferred choice of beverage. Both at socials and throughout your days. Fruit juices and fizzy sodas contain massive amounts of sugars and additives- which all add up to your centimeter tally.•Just as important as the nutrition, exercise should become an essential part of your lifestyle. Join a sports club, the campus gym or a runners’ club and keep that body moving. There are plenty of ways to keep active, and even more benefits.Exercise is also a great stress reliever, for when those advanced calculus problems are getting to you, and you’ll be burning all those calories. Also, physical activity has been proven to produce those “feel-good” hormones we know as endorphins- helping you keep those blues at bay!• Lastly, SLEEP. Clocking in enough of those z’s has more benefits aside from ensuring that you look well-rested and fresh! Research shows that sleep-deprived individuals are more likely to eat more through-out the day. Furthermore, the lack of sleep produces a stress hormone called cortisol which is known to lead to weight gain so ensure that you get in between 6-8 hours on as many nights as possible. Your well-rested body and brain will thank you for it.

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MiINSPIRATION

Inspired to rise

Bhekinkosi Hlatshwayo is a young and excit-ing, personality of many talents from Pimville Soweto. He is an inventor, composer, vocal

coach, researcher, trumpeter, Sign language in-terpreter, businessman, and teacher.Bhekinkosi was born in 1987.He has a Bache-lor of Music in Composition and Musicology. As a trumpeter, he has played with Maigi Youth Or-chestra on European Tours, 2009 Berlin and Ger-many Austria (2012), and in New School tour in Spain (2013).

Besides being a musician, he is also a researcher and has given papers to Ha-vard University, Utrecht University and has been a guest lecture at Wits.He is also an entrepreneur, the co-found-er and director of ‘Saigo Holdings’, a Technology Software company and also of ‘The regular concert series’.Bhekinkosi didn’t just rise from the top; he started small and worked as a vol-unteer at a music school in Soweto. He mentions how he had to pioneer to be-come where he is today. He mentions how greatly he was and still is inspired by God, Music and Science, the culmination of the three into one.He is motivated about the future and some of his nearer goals include com-pleting his first invention on New Lighting Technology, recording an album, publish-ing a theoretical mathematics paper and writing a book. Watch the space.


Here is what he had to say about some of the major problems the country is currently facing, Youth unem-ployment.1. What do you think can eradicate poverty inSouthAfrica?Agency, A general shift in mind-set that ‘reclaims power’ and an innate ability to act and ‘be’, and moves away from the current mind-set that ‘govern-ment’/external factors are what we need to change our destiny.

2.Whatdoyouthinkcanbedoneabout the is-sue of youth unemployment in SouthAfrica toresolveit?Awaken the youth to the powers they have , and the opportunities that already lie before them.

3.Howwouldyouadvicevarsitystudentsabouttheircareersintermsofbeingindependentfromgovernmentorcompanies?The goal is not necessarily “independence” from companies , government etc., but following one’s heart, and one’s path to the fullness. Those whose path/heart leads them to work for companies/gov-ernment, are not lesser than those whose path leads them to “independence” /entrepreneurship. Different paths for different people.

4.Howwouldyouadviseanaver-agesomeonewhojustmatriculat-edwithnofinancialsupport?

Apply for Nsfas, and bursaries etc. on time. If unsuccessful, try other means until you make it... fight for your dream!! No one else will.

Bhekinkosi is an idea that it is pos-sible to achieve your dreams, only if you can dream big enough and get up to do what needs to be done. Be Inspired.

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While many are still battling with the idea of whether or not to add makeup to their

beauty routine, micampus magazine is here to provide with clear guidelines for makeup user beginners which will see you looking radiantly flawless throughout the day. Tertiary is the time where people start becoming a little more exploratory in different avenues and for girls one of them happens to be makeup. Makeup is undeniably one of the greatest con-fidence boosters for females, more so if it is done correctly. Below are a few tips on how to achieve a simple and clean daytime look.

1First and foremost, ensure that you wash your face every night before bed to prevent breakouts.

2Foundation: for first time makeup users it is recommended that you rather start with a BB cream, it is a multipurpose

cream which will save you from having a cake foundation. But the trick remains in blending the cream correctly, ensuring that it you achieve a flawless finish.

3Blush/bronzer: Blush is meant to be kept minimal especially for a day time look. However, to avoid looking a circus clown

on campus, opt for a bronzer to accentuate your cheekbones. It is more natural and adds a hint of highlight to help you look awake.

4Eyes: Avoid eye shadows and dramatic fake eye lashes at all costs, keep your innocence and stick to using an eyeliner

and mascara to get your eyes to pop out and alive at all times. However, if you are an eye shadow type of girl then rather opt for more natural and earthy tones.

Makeup Shopping List Guide for Beginners


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1First and foremost, ensure that you wash your face every night before bed to prevent breakouts.

2Foundation: for first time makeup users it is recommended that you rather start with a BB cream, it is a multipurpose

cream which will save you from having a cake foundation. But the trick remains in blending the cream correctly, ensuring that it you achieve a flawless finish.

3Blush/bronzer: Blush is meant to be kept minimal especially for a day time look. However, to avoid looking a circus clown

on campus, opt for a bronzer to accentuate your cheekbones. It is more natural and adds a hint of highlight to help you look awake.

4Eyes: Avoid eye shadows and dramatic fake eye lashes at all costs, keep your innocence and stick to using an eyeliner

and mascara to get your eyes to pop out and alive at all times. However, if you are an eye shadow type of girl then rather opt for more natural and earthy tones.

5Lips: Always have a lip balm handy, because dry lips are never cute. Do

not be afraid to be as bold and daring as you want with the lip color. Funky and bright lips add spunk to your look and leave you looking gorgeous. However, always be careful with choosing lip col-ors that complement your skin tone. Above all that is mentioned, allow your inner beauty to reign, adopt a simple beauty routine which will not affect your schedule and have you attending class-es late and will not have major impedi-ments on your budget. Essence beauty products are made for a student budget; visit the Essence counter more often to products that are affordable and just as effective to leave you radiantly beautiful.

Makeup Shopping List Guide for Beginners


4 most attractive international scholarship packagesStudying overseas has a LOT of fund-ing opportunities, especially at Post Graduate level. However, when con-sidering studying internationally there are three main ways you can achieve that without having to rob a bank. One can apply for scholarships, financial aid or apply for a loan. Before one decides to follow anyone of these ad-vised methods of funding, intensive re-search and planning way ahead time allows one to make informed choices as to which plan best suits their inter-ests. 1. Chevening Scholarship: UnitedKingdomThis program awards outstanding scholars with leadership potential from around the world to study post-graduate courses at UK universities. Applicants are however required to have a clear idea of what course they intend on studying and at which uni-versity in the UK.

When considering the Chevening Scholarship, it is paramount that one researches all universities in the UK. The local British Council office can help provide you with all the information you require about studying in the U.KFor more infomation visit: www.cheve-ning.org

2. Commonwealth Scholarship forMastersandPhDstudyfordevelop-ingcommonwealthcountries.

In order to be eligible for this scholar-ship, candidates should permanently reside in a developing commonwealth country. Academic study for this scholarship commences by the start of the UK ac-ademic year in September, and candi-dates will not be restricted to particular subject areas, but are required to study full time.For more information visit: www.cscuk.dfid.gov.uk


MiOPPORTUNITIES

4 most attractive international scholarship packages

When considering the Chevening Scholarship, it is paramount that one researches all universities in the UK. The local British Council office can help provide you with all the information you require about studying in the U.KFor more infomation visit: www.cheve-ning.org

2. Commonwealth Scholarship forMastersandPhDstudyfordevelop-ingcommonwealthcountries.

In order to be eligible for this scholar-ship, candidates should permanently reside in a developing commonwealth country. Academic study for this scholarship commences by the start of the UK ac-ademic year in September, and candi-dates will not be restricted to particular subject areas, but are required to study full time.For more information visit: www.cscuk.dfid.gov.uk

3. OFID Scholarship Award for Interna-tional studentsThis scholarship is offered to those who wish to study a Master’s degree and are between the ages of 23 – 32 at the time of submitting his/her application. This Scholarship is flexible because as the applicant you choose which country in the world you would love to study in.To qualify, the OFID scholarship pro-gram sponsors are looking for outstand-ing young students from developing countries who wish to study for a mas-ter’s degree related to development, which could be anything from Econom-ics of development (poverty reduction, energy and sustainable development), environment (desertification), or other related science and technology fields at an accredited University around the world.The scholarship is valued at $50 000 that covers tuition fee, monthly allow-ance to cover living expenses, accom-modation, insurance, books, relocation grants and travel costs.

Deadline: 08 May 2015For more information visit: www.scholars4dev.com/4021/ofid-scholar-ships-in-international-development4. American University Emerging Global Leader scholarshipThe American University Global Leader Scholarship is intended for high-achieving international students who wish to pursue a Bachelor’s de-gree in the United States.To meet the criteria you must be ded-icated to positive civic and social change and as a result the candidate must be prepared to return home to im-prove under-resourced, underserved communities in your home country.Successful candidates will be required to study at American University, Wash-ington DC, and only tuition is covered.Applications open 15 August 2015For more information visit: www.scholars4dev.com/4021/ofid-scholar-ships-in-international-developmentGood luck and remember to make your country proud once you are abroad!


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BAQTWits Pub. Location: East Campus, next to the Bus Stop. Email [email protected]: Future Build Club @BAQT_WITS BAQT is a society that is run by Future Build Committee of the School of Construc-tion Economics and Management. Their slogan is “Building your future by Develop-ing your Mind”.

Silly buggersPresident: JarredCell: 082 779 3098Treasurer: SeananCell: 083 377 3225Secretary: ShishaCell: 084 879 8572Email: [email protected]: @S-Buggers

Silly Buggers is a society that aims for students to get out and have fun during the course of their Varsity experience. They host many parties and crazy events, the purpose being to have fun and slightly less about the scenery.

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Wits DeeJaySocPresident: BenCell: 079 339 4206Treasurer: MphoCell: 074 658 5741Secretary: LeratoCell: 073 478 3467Email: [email protected] society aims to teach

WITS RAGTwitter: @WitsRAGWits RAG is a student organization that aims to help the less fortunate. They host events on the purpose to raise funds for supporting worthy causes around campus.

The Music Society President: ConradCell: 076 388 7981Treasurer: MziolwanwaboCell: 078 658 5252Secretary: RefilweCell: 078 102 8806Email: [email protected]: @Wits_MuSoc

They are all about singing, dancing and instru-ments and can be found 2nd floor of the Matrix Building in Room 220.



MiPOETRY

LeratoBy Nyiko Cage

The contemplations behind a shuttered mindThe depicted visions behind closed eyesThe song playing behind deaf earsThe sound of the melodic voices behind a sealed mouthSpeaks the truth about a person

Through the vibrations of your touch ignate af-fectionAs a caught up valetine's present wrapped up on yours arms, I feel freeYet a moment without being on your arms my loveIs a moment lostAs Cupid shots his boar and arrow towards meI still feel safe around youYet if he takes my life away it will be a moment I cant begin toimagine who I am supposed to be without you

As read between the heart beatI smile from insideLike the Lord allow me to worship the grounds you walk onEveryday I pray to be blessed with a woman not like you but a woman which is youBecause I simply love you


LeratoBy Nyiko Cage

The contemplations behind a shuttered mindThe depicted visions behind closed eyesThe song playing behind deaf earsThe sound of the melodic voices behind a sealed mouthSpeaks the truth about a person

Through the vibrations of your touch ignate af-fectionAs a caught up valetine's present wrapped up on yours arms, I feel freeYet a moment without being on your arms my loveIs a moment lostAs Cupid shots his boar and arrow towards meI still feel safe around youYet if he takes my life away it will be a moment I cant begin toimagine who I am supposed to be without you

As read between the heart beatI smile from insideLike the Lord allow me to worship the grounds you walk onEveryday I pray to be blessed with a woman not like you but a woman which is youBecause I simply love you

FreshmanBy Nyiko Cage

A chance to start, a chance to studyA chance for dreams, a chance for

changeA chance to miss home

A chance to strive, a chance to make them proud

A chance to strike, yet a chance to take

As the future is the most uncertain thing

For one to know how it unfolds, one has to be part of it

As the freshman is about to embark with the new, let him not forget

about the oldYes his books are his freedom

Only paper can relieve his stress and gain him strength

Yet pray to be blessed with his main plans

Back home his is last hopeLast patch off the sinking boat

Last juice to quench thirst on they're throats

Last script to do them proud is en-


MiSPIRITUALITY

SPIRITUALITY AND ACADEMICS, WHAT IS THE BALANCE?Like any other human beings, students also have inner lives that need to guided and nurtured for. Alexander W. Astin, one of the authors of Cultivating the Spirit de-fine "spiritual development" very broadly: how students make meaning of their ed-ucation and their lives, how they develop a sense of purpose, the value and belief dilemmas that they experience, as well as the role of religion, the sacred, and the mystical in their lives. In a students’ environment there’s more than just as-signments and exams, the deadlines and early lectures, but when all this is said and done, there is a soul, a sense of be-ing that is sitting alone and is discovering their true identity. How important is spir-ituality contribution’s towards student’s success or failure. What kind of spiritual commitment will students need in order to emerge academically victorious at the end of the year? Findings show that religious engagement among students’ declines somewhat during college, but their spiritu-ality shows substantial growth. Students become more caring, more tolerant, more connected with others, and more actively engaged in a spiritual quest. The authors also found that spiritual growth enhances other outcomes, such as academic per-formance, psychological well-being, lead-ership development, and satisfaction with college.

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SPIRITUALITY AND ACADEMICS, WHAT IS THE BALANCE?Everyone is familiar with what is known as the ‘Exam Prayer’, this is an event where students, towards the end of the year and just before their exams, gather together for a prayer meeting. This is a spiritual event and every students realise this need in their lives, because they know that there is an external source that can help them do well in their exams. Spiritual development is impeded when students engage in activities that distract them from the ordinary experience of campus life--activities such as watching television and playing video games. There’s societies and or-ganizations, where in such platforms the spiritual needs are addressed. Students sometimes suffer from depression, stress and anxiety due to many factors which are not only academically and this point in their lives they need someone who can speak sense to them and their friends don’t always tell them what they want to hear. It is therefore important to have something or someone that feeds and addresses your spiritual necessities. There’s not so much a classroom teaching can bring about personal change in young people, especially spiritually. However, this can be expressed in terms such as promoting their faith development, deepening their spirituality, inculcating moral val-ues, changing their attitudes, instilling a sense of religious identity. Those who are wise in most cases have acquired wisdom in ways that have little if anything to do with formal classroom learn-ing - where the gaining of knowledge and skills are the main outcomes. Spirituality can be de-veloped and taught - in the same way that one teaches English, Maths or Science

Doing it fresh off campus - gigi lamayneMiCareer1. When did you start rapping?GIGI LAMAYNE: I started as a poet at the age of 10, then my mother suggest-ed that I start rapping since she was a Fugees fan.2. What or who influenced taste in music?GIGI LAMAYNE: Most old school female rappers such as Queen Latifah, Lau-ryn Hill, Da Brat, Lil Kim and Missy Elliot.3. How has your sound evolved from El Principio to colour of reign to Circus café?GIGI LAMAYNE: The Hip Hop sound evolves all the time, so I have to keep up with the times and stay current. My sound has matured with age.4. What are your future plans for 2015?GIGI LAMAYNE: This year I’m just gonna keep dropping singles, collaborate with other artists and just grow the Gigi LaMayne brand.


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Doing it fresh off campus - gigi lamayneMiCareer1. When did you start rapping?GIGI LAMAYNE: I started as a poet at the age of 10, then my mother suggest-ed that I start rapping since she was a Fugees fan.2. What or who influenced taste in music?GIGI LAMAYNE: Most old school female rappers such as Queen Latifah, Lau-ryn Hill, Da Brat, Lil Kim and Missy Elliot.3. How has your sound evolved from El Principio to colour of reign to Circus café?GIGI LAMAYNE: The Hip Hop sound evolves all the time, so I have to keep up with the times and stay current. My sound has matured with age.4. What are your future plans for 2015?GIGI LAMAYNE: This year I’m just gonna keep dropping singles, collaborate with other artists and just grow the Gigi LaMayne brand.

5. Are you currently working on an album? Album name drop?GIGI LAMAYNE: Not necessarily, but I’m always in the studio recording songs. The plans for an album are aimed at 2016.6. Congrats on signing to dream team SA; do you consider this your big break?GIGI LAMAYNE: Thank you. This is a dream come true for me. This is what I’ve been working hard for, for the past 4 years.7. What do the awards you won mean to you? Best female at the SA hip hop awards two years running, that’s very impressive.GIGI LAMAYNE: The best part about winning those awards is that I won those awards on my own, I was unsigned and doing everything for myself. 8. Where do you see yourself in 5years time?GIGI LAMAYNE: In 5 years I see myself being an award winner against the boys, being a young and successful businesswoman.



MiBeginnings1. Where did you grow up?GIGI LAMAYNE: I grew up in Sowe-to but later moved to Joburg South.

2. What kind of a kid you are growing up?GIGI LAMAYNE: I was very much of a tomboy, I always played and competed with the boys.

3. Were one of 5 students in high school to be chosen for the Branson scholar-ship, you currently a student at one of the most prestigious Universities in Afri-ca (Wits), why a career in rapping?GIGI LAMAYNE: Rap is the best form of expression. Hip Hop is the urban pop culture that most young people can relate to.

4. Do you remember your first stage name or has it always been Gigi La-mayne .GIGI LAMAYNE: My stage name has always been Gigi LaMayne, and it’s taken from my real names and surname.

5. What kind of music did you grow up listening?GIGI LAMAYNE: Everything that was played in the house, like Hip Hop, Reggae, Ballad, Soul and Kwaito.

6. Most female rappers are believed to have been tom-boy; do you fall under the stereotype?GIGI LAMAYNE: I was a tomboy when I was younger, but I have transformed to a lady-like.

M i R e l a t i o n -ships:• Sweetest thing a guy has ever done for you?GIGI LAMAYNE: Just be-ing there for me when I had self-esteem is-sues.

• Ideal romantic date?GIGI LAMAYNE: A get-away for two in a game resort.

• Relationship status?Single, but not looking.

MiQuickFacts:

• Dream collabo?GIGI LAMAYNE: HHP and De Banj

• Which degree at Degree at Wits?GIGI LAMAYNE: BA (Media Studies and Anthropology)

• Embarrassing stage moments? GIGI LAMAYNE: When some guy fiddled with the sound while I was on stage and people thought it was my fault.

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