UADS - SpeakOut

Student Voice: Siya Manana and Sizwe Ngwenya on Navigating University Life with Disabilities


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In this episode of the UADS SpeakOut Student Segment, host Kabelo Matena welcomes Siya and Sizwe, two students from Nelson Mandela University, to share their experiences living with disabilities. Siya, a visually impaired final-year tourism management student, and Sizwe, a second-year management student using a wheelchair, reflect on their 2024 academic journey, discussing challenges, support systems, and overcoming stereotypes. They offer heartfelt advice to first-year students with disabilities, emphasizing resilience, openness, and unity. Tune in for a powerful conversation about adapting to university life and thriving against the odds.

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