As the end of the first term fast approaches and with the academic year in full swing, the University of the Western Cape (UWC) has taken time to acknowledge top achieving first-year applicants.
The Student Enrolment Management Unit (SEMU) at UWC hosted an event to welcome these students and their parents and commended them for making the right choice by choosing UWC.
A total of 21 students were recognised at the inaugural function in February. The three top students from each of the University’s seven faculties were chosen.,
For 18-year-old Tatum Titus from George, a student in the Faculty of Education, choosing UWC was not a difficult decision.
“I heard a lot of good things about UWC and that motivated my decision. I really enjoy it here, especially the people who are so social and friendly. I really want my stay at UWC to broaden my outlook on life and my studies,” said Titus.
Attending UWC is a tradition in the Titus family. Her aunt and guardian Claudette Stanley attended the event and is an alumna.
“We are proud of Tatum. I was a graduate here in 2009 and it’s been a long time, but we are glad that she chose UWC, and whatever she does we will support her. There is so much she can learn here, “ said Stanley.
For Dentistry first-year student, Geriant Segelaar, being accepted for his first choice was a proud moment. “I am enjoying it. The course itself is not too challenging at the moment, but it’s still early days. I am very happy to be here,” said Seglaar.
Seglaar’s father, Reginald Greef, was pleased with his son’s choice. Greef believes, with his son attending UWC, that things have come full circle for their family.
“It’s been an amazing journey for us as parents. I was a UWC student. It gives us great joy as parents seeing our son also attending my alma mater, ” said Greef.
UWC Rector and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Tyrone Pretorius, applauded the group for their achievements and for choosing the University as their academic home for the next few years.
“You have been selected from 170 000 prospective students that applied to us. That tells you how special you are. I commend you on your outstanding achievements and you have proven yourselves as the brightest minds among your peers,“ said Professor Pretorius.
Director of SEMU, Laurence Corner, closed the event with words of motivation. “This is the start of your journey with UWC, but not the start of your life journey. I want to encourage you that you are as much of this institution as anybody else. Take part in everything that UWC has to offer. In three years’ time, we hope that as you walk across the stage at graduation we hear the joyful sounds of parents, guardians, friends and family celebrating you.”
The Student Enrolment Management Unit (SEMU) at UWC hosted an event to welcome these students and their parents and commended them for making the right choice by choosing UWC.
A total of 21 students were recognised at the inaugural function in February. The three top students from each of the University’s seven faculties were chosen.,
For 18-year-old Tatum Titus from George, a student in the Faculty of Education, choosing UWC was not a difficult decision.
“I heard a lot of good things about UWC and that motivated my decision. I really enjoy it here, especially the people who are so social and friendly. I really want my stay at UWC to broaden my outlook on life and my studies,” said Titus.
Attending UWC is a tradition in the Titus family. Her aunt and guardian Claudette Stanley attended the event and is an alumna.
“We are proud of Tatum. I was a graduate here in 2009 and it’s been a long time, but we are glad that she chose UWC, and whatever she does we will support her. There is so much she can learn here, “ said Stanley.
For Dentistry first-year student, Geriant Segelaar, being accepted for his first choice was a proud moment. “I am enjoying it. The course itself is not too challenging at the moment, but it’s still early days. I am very happy to be here,” said Seglaar.
Seglaar’s father, Reginald Greef, was pleased with his son’s choice. Greef believes, with his son attending UWC, that things have come full circle for their family.
“It’s been an amazing journey for us as parents. I was a UWC student. It gives us great joy as parents seeing our son also attending my alma mater, ” said Greef.
UWC Rector and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Tyrone Pretorius, applauded the group for their achievements and for choosing the University as their academic home for the next few years.
“You have been selected from 170 000 prospective students that applied to us. That tells you how special you are. I commend you on your outstanding achievements and you have proven yourselves as the brightest minds among your peers,“ said Professor Pretorius.
Director of SEMU, Laurence Corner, closed the event with words of motivation. “This is the start of your journey with UWC, but not the start of your life journey. I want to encourage you that you are as much of this institution as anybody else. Take part in everything that UWC has to offer. In three years’ time, we hope that as you walk across the stage at graduation we hear the joyful sounds of parents, guardians, friends and family celebrating you.”
