Do you have a New Year’s resolution of getting healthier? Why not invite mindfulness and movement into 2023 to upgrade yourself physically and mentally. Here are the best ways to take on Stellenbosch and make your goals a reality.
You don’t automatically become a local, so be sure to befriend those who are already. A waitress here, a bartender there, and anyone who’s willing to stop and talk under the oak trees. In the words of The White Lotus’s standout star Meghann Fahy, “you’ve got to make friends in the places you want to be a local at.”
Nature has been talking for years, but now she is screaming and crying over the lands of Stellenbosch, the larger South Africa, and across our globe – are we facing the pressures of the Anthropocene? Have we gone too far?
Coming to Stellenbosch, you cannot miss the oak trees. They are spread all over town, resulting in the name Eikestad. You are sure to find an oak tree wherever you go, but have you ever wondered about their origin?
Find in this narrative reflection an exploration of a student’s experience at Stellenbosch University during the pandemic. This serves the purpose of giving insight into the student experience during a time of uncertainty and global adaption to a new normal.
Sustainability is interdisciplinary, with manifestations within this year’s GradEx showing the diversity in approach needed to embed it within our society. Find here an exploration of students’ work related to the complexity and interconnectivity of the climate crisis.
Summer is finally here, the work year is ending, and exam season is drawing to a close. What better way to celebrate than by going outside and soaking up some rays?
While frequenting the local grocers, you may have noticed an increase in food prices reflecting the huge increase in food prices nationally. This increase may seem daunting – and it certainly is – however you do not have to feel defeated.
While there have been many positive attempts in the second-hand fashion industry, there is still a lack of inclusivity and representation. This is a barrier acting on a global scale, which can also be witnessed within the local Stellenbosch context.
Mornings in Stellenbosch offer a glimpse of the diversity of the inhabitants of the town. Students on the way to class, businesspeople heading to the office, or tourists on sightseeing excursions are spoilt for choice when selecting a breakfast spot to get their day underway.