Balancing creativity and career, COTA students are stepping into the working world before they even graduate. At College of the Arts, learning goes beyond lectures and classrooms; it becomes a lived experience. For many students, the journey is not just about studying but actively stepping into the working world while still pursuing their education. One COTA student is currently balancing work alongside their studies, in a role directly linked to their field. Martha Elongo, a

I chose a career built on caring for others. But before they ever treat a single patient as qualified professionals, many health students are already running on empty. Burnout, once thought of as a problem reserved for overworked doctors and nurses, has crept deep into lecture halls, libraries, and clinical training wards. The question is no longer if health students burn out, but why it happens so early and what we can do about it. The Weight of Becoming The path to becoming

The stage was set, the lights were bright, and NUST’s finest stepped forward and just like that, the hunt for Miss and Mr NUST was officially heating up. It’s that time of year again when talent, beauty, and personality collide in one of the most anticipated events on the NUST social calendar. Hundreds of hopefuls, only sixteen made the cut, ten remarkable women and six standout men who had the judges doing double takes and the crowd on their feet. Whether they walked in with

Walk through the University of Namibia’s main campus on a weekday afternoon and you will find students hunched over laptops, queuing at the cafeteria, or rushing between lecture halls. What you are less likely to find is a campus that actively pulls its students toward movement and physical vitality. For an institution that prides itself on developing the whole Namibian graduate, UNAM’s approach to student physical wellness remains an afterthought. UNAM does have a sports com

“I think they should still prepare us for the outer industry.” In the growing world of renewable energy, solar installation is one of the most in-demand technical skills on the continent. Yet for Kavesora Kutamundu, a second-year Solar Installation Equipment and Maintenance student at WVTC, entering the workplace has revealed a gap that no amount of classroom training has fully closed. His account is a frank look at employer expectations, institutional shortcomings, and what

Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) is meant to be more than just a requirement for graduation; it should be a powerful stepping stone into the professional world. For many students at the National Institute of Technology, however, the experience does not always live up to that expectation. While WIL offers valuable exposure, there are still clear gaps that need to be addressed to ensure it truly prepares students for real-world careers. At the centre of this issue is the role of

“I was just getting up to go to work for the sake of getting my degree. I did not have that internal drive to actually gain anything from the experience.” For many Namibian university students, the internship is a rite of passage a bridge between the classroom and the professional world. But what happens when that bridge costs you more than it gives? Mbitjita Tjijaundja, a fourth-year student, sat down to share her experience with unpaid placement, the quiet erosion of motiva

Being a student is already a demanding journey, but combining academic responsibilities with leadership roles can significantly amplify the pressure. This is the reality for many Student Representative Council (SRC) members, including Faith Kavee Kalomo, who serves in the Vice Secretary General portfolio at Triumphant College. The Weight of Academic Pressure For Kavee, balancing academics with SRC duties is more than just time management; it’s a constant test of endurance. A

As students prepare to enter the professional world, many carry expectations about what their first job or internship will look like. However, the transition from campus life to the workplace often reveals a very different reality, one that requires adaptability, patience, and growth. According to student perspectives, many young people enter their first job expecting a structured and supportive environment. There is often a belief that tasks will be clearly explained, with s

Th e 19th National Youth Week officially kicked off at the Windhoek Showgrounds on the 27th of April, which brought together more than 500 young delegates from across Namibia Source: New Era Publications Organised by the National Youth Council of Namibia (NYC), the event, which commenced on 27 April, ran until 30 April under the theme “Young Innovators, Real Impact: Turning Challenges into Solutions for Namibia.” Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts an

Technology is making vocational training more flexible, interactive, and accessible. Instead of relying only on physical workshops, students can now learn through online platforms, virtual demonstrations, and blended learning models. This allows learners to access materials anytime, repeat lessons, and combine theory with digital practice before entering real-life environments.

Social media often creates an environment of constant stimulation and pressure. Students are exposed to a continuous stream of curated content, academic achievements, social events, as well lifestyles that can make them feel like they are falling behind. The need to stay relevant, respond quickly, and maintain an online presence can also be overwhelming. Notifications, messages, and the fear of missing out (FOMO) keep the mind in a state of alertness, making it difficult to f

In the age of constant connectivity, students find themselves caught between two worlds: the one they inhabit physically, and the one they curate digitally. Social media has become more than a tool for communication; it is now a stage where identity, success, and even happiness are performed and reformed. But, the question that lingers is whether we are living for ourselves or for the internet.

-Renney Naruses Renney Naruses is the SRC President, and a Bachelor of Arts in Law student at Lingua. Sharing costs is an important strategy for students living in hostels or shared accommodation as it helps alleviate the financial burden of living expenses, allowing them to allocate their resources more efficiently. By splitting costs such as rent, utilities, and groceries, students can significantly reduce their individual financial load, making it more manageable to focus

Budgeting is very important, especially when you are away from home for the first time, because you become fully responsible for your own money. There is no one constantly checking how you spend, so without a budget, it’s easy to misuse money and end up struggling before the month ends. Budgeting helps you plan ahead, cover your basic needs, and avoid unnecessary stress.

The KHD Home League is a campus-based sports initiative primarily for students from the Khomasdal Campus but it also accommodates a limited number of teams from other campuses to make the league structure complete. Currently, the league features soccer, volleyball, netball and chess.

The theme for this budget focused on "People, Productivity, and Prudence." This is a call to action to nurture human potential, boost growth drivers, and ensure fiscal sustainability. The government has allocated N$2.8 billion in the 2026/27 financial year to fund subsidised tertiary education, as part of efforts to ease the financial burden on households and expand access to higher education.

Peniaphobia is the extreme, irrational dread of poverty or financial loss. The name is derived from the Greek words "penia," meaning poverty, and "phobos," which means fear. It is at the crossroads of anxiety disorders, firmly held views about self-worth.