#PODCAST UKZN educational leadership expert previews this week's start of the 2024 tertiary academic year #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The transition from high school to university can be daunting and unfamiliar for first time students. From choosing a field of study to finding their feet socially amongst peers, university students tend to struggle with making the right decisions. That's according to Professor Phumlani Myende, an associate professor at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in the discipline of educational leadership, management and policy. As several tertiary institutes across the country start the academic year this week, Myende says discipline and an awareness of what one wants in life will help students adapt to their new way of life at university...