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By Tunovandu Hijarunguru Karirandua Tjinge In today’s increasingly competitive job market, securing employment after graduation has become more challenging than ever. As opportunities tighten and traditional pathways grow uncertain, some students like Karirandua Tjinge are choosing not to wait for doors to open. Instead, they are thinking beyond convention, carving out their own opportunities and redefining what success looks like on their own terms. Karirandua spoke to Campu

Relationships can be helpful, fun, and bring people together, but they can also make it hard for students to figure out who they are if they are not careful. At WVTC, Trainee Representative Council (TRC), Secretary General Etuna Kwedhi shared with Campus Connect ways in which students can remain true to themselves.

Breakups during exam periods can have significant effects on students’ mental health and academic performance due to the emotional distress they cause. Emotional responses such as sadness, anxiety, heartbreak, and rumination often interfere with concentration, memory, motivation, and sleep patterns.

While Valentine’s Day is often associated with romantic gestures, roses and candlelit dinners, the Student Representative Council (SRC) at the University of Namibia’s Hage Geingob Campus is choosing to celebrate something just as meaningful: friendship. This year, the campus is introducing “Palentines”. A celebration dedicated to pals, peers and platonic love.

Maintaining healthy relationships on campus is one of the best tactics to survive University. Lecturers and professors play a relevant role in ensuring student academic goals are reached. Jesaya Hamukwaya, the Student Representative Council (SRC) for Sports, Culture, and Gender welfare at Triumphant College shared his ideas on how students can build and maintain healthy relationships with lecturers.

In university, certain friendships last and certain ones don’t. This is the space where you slowly begin to find your people, your support system, and sometimes… your biggest lessons. As a student at Namibia Institute of Technology, I’ve come to realise that campus is not only a place for lectures, deadlines and presentations, it is also where real connections are formed, tested, and sometimes quietly outgrown.

Study buddies keep students motivated and focused by sharing goals, encouraging one another, and staying accountable. A good study buddy turns studying into a team effort, making difficult tasks feel less overwhelming. Through regular check-ins and small celebrations of progress, they create consistent motivation and a sense of shared achievement.

Learning to say no is hard for some students due to a combination of intense social pressure. Some students have the desire to be accepted in a new environment that is often stressful. The fear of missing out on new trends and wanting to be known. Students fear that saying no will have them excluded from future peer events.

Ann-Kathrin Eises, is the Student Representative Council (SRC) for Gender and Social Welfare at the International University of Management (IUM) in Windhoek. Here, she shares her input of how students can navigate friendships while in University: At IUM, one of the best ways to build genuine friendships is by getting involved in campus life.

University life is a high-stakes environment. Between pursuing a degree, managing personal finances, and maintaining a social life, the margin for error is slim. When we introduce romantic relationships, the challenge is ensuring that love acts as a support system rather than a distraction. To keep your future on track, you must learn to balance your heart and your books with intention.

Student Representative Council (SRC) for Community Development and Gender Affairs , Gareth Kondiri. Kondiri shared a few impacts which may go unnoticed by students when introduced to campus circles. 

The University of Namibia Student Representative Council (SRC) is set to host the Freshmen Welcome Bash on 7 February 2026, an event aimed at officially welcoming first-year students into university life while celebrating the start of the academic year.

Depril Kipalay “Didi” is a student at Lingua College, studying  Electrical Engineering. Campus Connect asked him a few questions regarding his plans for the academic year, and he had the following to say:

It’s a new year, and just like everywhere else, universities are working overtime to meet students' needs. COTA is no different. According to Tuhafeny Shiyukifeni from the SRC for New Media, things are already moving behind the scenes.

Trainee Representative Councils (TRC’s) from the Windhoek Vocational Training Center (WVTC) highlighted how they have contributed to community development through their skills in 2025.

As the new academic year begins, Triumphant College welcomes its students back with renewed hope and determination. Student Representative Council (SRC) President Morres Samuel reminds us that choosing to study at Triumphant College is not just a decision, but a bold step toward making dreams a reality. Here is what he had to say:

Anna  Nawala is a student at the International University of Management, pursuing a Bachelor's in Health and Wellness. In an interview with Campus Connect, she got to share her expectations for the 2026 academic year.

Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) is more than just another institution of higher learning. Beyond everything, we have produced CEOs, innovators, public servants, entrepreneurs, and leaders across different industries, and that speaks to the quality we build and the standard we carry. And the moment you chose NUST, you became part of that legacy too. 

The University of Namibia (UNAM) is buzzing again. After the break, the campus is full of energy and excitement. For many students, getting here was not easy. There were delays, appeals, and a few “will I make it?” moments. But now you’re here, ready to start the new academic year.

Each graduate shared a unique reflection: the lessons they learned, the goals they reached, and the experiences that shaped them along the way. From academic breakthroughs to personal milestones, their voices reveal what achievement truly looks like, not just in grades, but in growth, resilience, and purpose.