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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

For many students, tertiary education is already a full-time commitment. For Natalia, a third year Certificate in Solar Installation and Maintenance student at River Higher Institution of Technology (RHIT), it is only half the story. Between lectures and practical's, she is also showing up for work not by choice alone, but out of necessity. Survival First: Natalia’s decision to work while studying was not born out of ambition alone it was born out of reality. Transport, food,

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

One of the most common challenges students face in the workplace is the gap between academic communication and professional communication. In class, communication is often structured and predictable, but in the workplace it becomes more fast-paced, informal, and sometimes ambiguous. When language barriers are added, this becomes even more difficult. Students who are not fully fluent in the dominant workplace language may struggle with understanding instructions, especially wh

“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