Embracing Change

With Amo

I’ve always wanted to challenge myself in ways that would see me thinking and doing better. Of course with change comes a whole batch of uncomfortable situations and their fair share of never ending groans. 

Having completed one year of varsity, you’d expect that 365 days of ‘independence’ and the constant struggle to stay afloat in the vicious pursuit of academic excellence would aid in adjusting to the ever changing world we live in. But, however, a rude awakening is perhaps the only means to get us accustomed to this ‘change’ concept. I find that, while you always try out new things, which, most of the time are small, yet significant steps, be it a new route to the shop or simply wearing your hair differently, you open up yourself to a range of possibilities. I recently just changed a course in my degree and although I was initially quite sceptical about it, I can honestly say that abandoning routine may well be the best thing to do regularly. 

You’ll see things from a whole new perspective and although you wont necessarily feel ‘brand new’ overnight, a walk amongst the birds is always a more favourable option than basking in the comfort zone.

As for me, everyday is a new prospect to re-invent and make advancements that will eventually make up the complete picture of fulfilment and self sufficiency. The winning pieces of the puzzle are in the choices you make daily. 

Amo is going to offer us a  bird's eye view of life at Wits every month from now on.

Amohelang Hlakotsa is a 2^ND year BADA (Dramatic Arts) at the University of The Witwatersrand. She is hoping to major in Applied Theatre and Directing.

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