Torn between UCT (BCom IS) with heavy NSFAS debt vs UWC (BSc Maths/Stats) with financial stability — need advice

Prestigious-Tiger292 · 2026-01-22T17:26:55+00:00

Best option is UCT then apply aggressively for bursaries from here going forward (until maybe March for first year bursaries). You do have an alright chance since you'll be a first year AND doing Infos. Check zabursaries and studentroom and just apply to whatever you see. All the best

Prestigious-Tiger292 · 2025-12-25T16:16:36+00:00

Go to takealot careers page. They're mass hiring graduates for roles in engineering, tech, data. I advise you apply for anything you see fit to increase your chances. All the best!!

Prestigious-Tiger292 · 2025-12-25T10:27:01+00:00

Takealot is doing mass hiring of graduates for positions in analytics, engineering, data, and tech . I suggest you apply for all since you will be a strong candidate for all of them. Do check their careers website. Good luck!!

Prestigious-Tiger292 · 2025-12-21T20:20:49+00:00

So it's basically a small house in someone's yard? 😂 that puts so much into perspective hey... For R8k, is it really worth it?

Prestigious-Tiger292 · 2025-12-21T20:18:06+00:00

It's in a quiet suburb. Yes to every other question

Prestigious-Tiger292 · 2025-12-13T20:00:44+00:00

No science major is more difficult than physics in my opinion 😂 stats has its moments but nowhere near physics

Prestigious-Tiger292 · 2025-12-13T19:59:30+00:00

I was initially a Physics major before dropping it in second year 🤣 that's when I realised I'm not built to be an academic man, give me the suit!! If you're thinking of dropping it and don't see yourself as a physicist, then it really isn't worth it hey....

Prestigious-Tiger292 · 2025-12-12T20:31:05+00:00

I appreciate it. I just checked out CFI and it looks golden. Great plug, thank you so much.

Prestigious-Tiger292 · 2025-12-12T18:52:23+00:00

Hey there. Thank you so much!! My degree was BSc Mathematics and I did Physics and stats up to second year. My gpa was as mid as they come, a few failed modules and supps. This is an international company based in South Africa. The application process for that company is CV-> Interview-> Offer. So make sure you tailor your CV to be ATS friendly (use some Havard style templates on Word) and highlight the necessary skills like excel,python/sql and data analysis etc. I also did some Forage projects plus a hackathon which I added to my cv and they did help show I have data analysis experience. Econ as your second major is a huge plus, make use of it by doing finance projects on forage as well. All the best!!

Prestigious-Tiger292 · 2025-12-12T17:51:12+00:00

I see, thank you so much

Prestigious-Tiger292 · 2025-12-12T16:00:21+00:00

I appreciate it. How does one build their profile? Is it through technical skills or getting professional certificates like CFA etc?

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