In this episode, some first year's from Wits University talk to Wits Vuvuzela journalist, Sumaya Mamdoo, about their day to day life as students who have had an entire academic year off-campus. First years were not able to have a normal university experience during the covid-19 pandemic. Remote learning comes with many consequences such as not being able to interact with people or keeping a strict routine. The group also speaks about working in isolation, pandemic fatigue and seeking mental health support. 

This bonus episode of the We Should Be Writing podcast, is a part of the annual in-depth reporting project produced by the career-entry honours in journalism class, at the Wits Centre for Journalism. Listen on Anchor FM, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Visit www.witsvuvuzela.com for more and follow @WitsVuvuzela on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Show notes: 

Written, produced and edited by: Sumaya Mamdoo

Music: Occupied signal for phones- foongaz; Flying and uplifting (IG version 60’s) - lesfm

Sound effects: Typing on a laptop computer- irsevers3