You’ve made it – you’ve got your matric and have been accepted to study further! But, what’s it like to make that big transition to studying at a tertiary level? What are the challenges? What are the hopes and dreams?

FunDza ran a writing workshop with a group of young people who had done just that. These are their stories…

Being Me At UCT by Felina Ramschar

Troubles of a first year student by Nosibusiso Tshetu

A long walk to Udubs by Sicelo Kula

Choosing to Dance by Zimkhitha Mlanzeli

You are Failing by Asiphe Besethi

Great Expectations by Sarita Waller

A Laugh, A Smile and A Dance by Nomana Tswina

Once an alien, always a suspect by Richard Kamai

Two New Girls by Zikhona Gwadiso

Getting used to the system… by Siphesihle Notwaba

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A big thank you to the Harry Crossley Foundation for supporting FunDza to host the special writing workshop and publish these stories.

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If you’ve experienced going to study at tertiary level, tell us about it. We’d love to get your stories too. And, if your experiences were similar to any of these true-life stories, give us your feedback.