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UP offerings set up the Linda sisters to fly

Sithembile Linda says her academic journey at the University has stood her in good stead for her career path. So much so that she’s keen to return to the University to pursue her PhD.

Sithembile graduated with a BA degree specialising in Psychology and Criminology in 2018, obtained an honours degree in Criminology in 2019, and in 2021 she graduated yet again with a master’s degree in Criminology. She is currently awaiting feedback on her PhD proposal, also in Criminology.

She chose UP because the institution stands out above the rest for its culture, diversity, and the vast opportunities for growth available to students.

“In particular, the Department of Social Work and Criminology at UP is the best in South Africa. The healthy academic environment propelled me to pursue my studies further and evolve not only personally but in my workplace skills through programmes such as Ready for Work,” Sithembile says.

And she’s not the only one in her family who chose UP for these reasons. Her sister, Lindokuhle, graduated with a BEng Metallurgical Engineering degree and is currently enrolled for her BEng (Hons), specialising in welding engineering.

“In my research, the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology at UP was highlighted as one of the most impactful faculties, not only in South Africa but as a leader on the African continent,” Lindokuhle said.

“Opportunities to tutor and be a research

Nadia Romanos makes headlines at 5FM

Nadia Romanos, who graduated with a BA (Hons) Journalism in 2013, is currently a news presenter on the 5FM afternoon drive show, 5 Drive, and is the station’s resident movie buff. Behind the scenes at 5FM she’s a digital content producer, and when she’s off-air and offline, you’ll most likely find her baking up a storm.

“I could not be a prouder UP graduate. had the time of my life while studying there – loved the vibe on campus, and I enjoyed being able to delve into subjects I was interested in,” she recalled.

She says the challenging part about her job is sometimes covering sad stories that happen to be about someone she knows or has met before.

“It can get tough to hold it together, but it is important to look at the bigger picture.”