I'm just waiting for an email from UCT to officially say that you're not eligible to continue because I know i have already failed 4 modules out of 6. I'm a second year BSc student. I don't even know what to say during appeal because I just failed due to inconsistent studying. I wish I could get a second chance and fix my mistakes Edit: I got excluded, however they readmitted me. I only lost funding. It is going to be a stressful year without funding, but I will be on top of my game academically. Thank you again for such an inspirational video. I don't know many times I come to watch this video, mind you I tried to like twice

I just found out that I have been academically excluded and I'm doing my third year in mechanical engineering... I feel so numb because I honestly tried my best.. I don't know how I'm going to tell my family.. I am so scared and I feel like a failure.. I feel like my whole life is over and now I have to appeal.. I just pray that I will be accepted back into the university to finish my degree 😭💔

I still cannot talk about my university experience because WOW. Thank you for sharing

I always saw you on campus. It’s so interesting to put a story to the face. Sometimes we assume that we are the only ones going through problems and that everyone around us is fine. It’s encouraging sometimes to know that you aren’t the only person going through problems.

Girl I graduated from UCT. I didn't want to go to graduation and couldn't talk about it for about 2 years after. Really difficult experience. Thanks for sharing yours.

Most of us were struggling with imposter syndrome at UCT, but there was no space to discuss that, because of this notion that ABSOLUTELY ONLY the cream of the crop is accepted to study there & it’s hard if you don’t view yourself that way. We also underestimate the psychological & emotional turmoil we go through while trying to get that paper, I only understood it after graduating. Congrats for sharing what most of us don’t have the courage to talk about ❤️

Still having a tough academic year & truly exhausted but your story is inspirational. Congrats on all your success. ❤️

This sounds exactly like my story. The downward spiral started in my 2nd year, but I'm still pushing. Failing, probation and exclusion are so tough to deal with mentally. Thank you for sharing.

Hey Kay. I have a very similar story. In 2016 i didn't get into UCT but was accepted into tuks. Did well there and completed the first year with 68%. My brother however got into medicine at UCT and so i applied to transfer and eventually got in. I also started from the beginning again and finished my first year off in the engineering faculty with 61%. However in my second year things didn't go well for me and i ended up failing 2 courses, didn't get academically excluded but i really felt the impact of those fails. The next year also didn't go the best and i ended up failing another course. After my third fail i told myself i couldn't afford to fail another class and so my marks started improving over the next 2 years. After 6 years I am finally graduating with a cumulative average over 60%. Your story was very inspiring and shows that hard work and determination do pay off in the end. All the best .

What an inspirational story!😭I've always passed with distinctions throughout highschool. Came first year i was average but was able to bag in two distinctions. Came second year 2021, i was diagnosed with major depressive disorder and panic disorder my grades went so low that i got 2.0 GPA in every module or 3.0 GPA for two modules ive been so sick, almost having panic attacks everytime. Am at uj studying PSYCH degree and still in dark hole of my diagnosis even now! Third year in 2022 its hard i can't even get out of bed, attend lectures, being proactive with my modules etc. I'll start therapy soon and my meds i hope God helps me gives me strength. Ohh next year am hoping to start my dream degree LLB via Unisa 🙏🏾. Hoping for the best.

This is my second time watching this video, first time it was in 2021 ( my second year) . I am at UCT, doing Civil Engineering, r. First time I saw this video, It was during a period where I was going through mental health issues due to my academics and thinking i will be academically excluded and I was thinking of taking a leave of absence, but a friend of mine advised me otherwise and now I am watching this video for the second time. and now it is 2023, and I am in my final year, just submitted my Thesis, and left with submitting the poster). I thought I would not make it in RECORD time also. GOD DID!!!!

Did matric 2018 and was only able to go to varsity in 2021 for something I never even considered nor applied for. It was honestly a traumatic year UFS just broke me. Passed 50% of my modules and still got academically excluded. I appealed but it was rejected . I could try appeal again but at that point I was just numb to everything and I did not appeal again. Now I am applying to other universities for 2023 hopefully it works out. This just helped my soul... getting into varsity I was never aware of academic exclusion and when I found out I just thought it would never happen e me and when it did it honestly broke me given that I was already mentally not ok.

This was so nice took me back to my most difficult year in university. If university doesn’t break you nothing will 😁

I was excluded from one Uni and then was 'at risk' for my next. I was so distraught and close to giving up, but I kept reminding myself that behind every success story are countless failures. It took me so many tries, but eventually I got rid of my defeatist attitude and started to look at every journey positively. I focused not on the things I didn't do, but what I did do. Each of these 'failures' taught me valuable things that I know my future self would thank me for. I just see it as me taking the scenic route and God paints me as a dramatic main character of a story! Your story brought so much comfort to my heart, you're a strong and resilient woman. You go girl!

I was a first year mathematical sciences student last year and was at a verge of being excluded because of failing close to every course that I did 😭and I was demotivated,this video is by far the raw video I've been looking for it's showing me its possible and I am promising myself to work harder this year❤️Thank you

You are proof that you can do anything you want only if you put your mind to it and you are also proof that God is always with us .Thank you for this inspirational story,Thank you so much 😭😭😭😭😭

Wow, I love the vulnerability. It must have been extremely challenging to record this video. I love that you kept on pushing for your dream! I'm super proud of you and I'm happy you met this loving angel. Continue inspiring us. It's amazing the work that you've been doing. I'm a first year student at UCT at the age of 22 and can relate to this story one way or another. It took me 4 years to get here. I'm inspired, I hope it goes well. God Bless.

legit just came across this video coincidentally last night and when I woke up,I rewatched it. It is exactly what I needed to be honest because I also didnt do well in my first semester so the University deemed me ineligible to study my Medicine.. I can totally relate to how I also spent so much time being so insecure such that I did not even put in the work,hence the fail because I disqualified myself before the University actually did. like you said, I ended up checking out mentally and would even walk into an exam so dry(unprepared) because I had mentally checked out. but this video has given me hope. I feel more optimistic after watching it,Its time for me to introspect and reflect on what I should improve. thank you so so much,God bless you for sharing this.

Tysm for this story.❤️✨ I had academic struggles too in my first year and I really wish people talked more openly about this because feeling alone + imposter syndrome really had me ready to quit this degree (and life in general lol). My mom, like yours pushed me to keep trying and now I'm 2 seconds from being a qualified medical doctor!

Thank you so much for this video! Last year was my first year and it was so tough. This message really spoke to me because I could relate with each and everything you spoke about in this video. I will keep pushing and work hard and put in the time. Thank you!

You’re absolutely gorgeous and congratulations on making it through! Your resilience is admirable and I have great respect for you for not only sharing but because of your willingness to help others too. Bless your heart 🤍

I'm so grateful to have found your channel... I really love the content

This is a fantastic video, thank you so much for posting it. As someone who helps failing students at a University in Australia, this is excellent. Congratulations on your success. Your resilience and persistance really paid off. I hope more students who are experiencing rejection and failure watch this.

Very inspiring, I love your story, you persevere, you saw and you conquered, you are victorious.

Thank you very much for this video, it really helped me, all the best in your future plans and journey

mann this video resonated with me so much because I can relate so much...thank you for sharing, youtube is an amazing platform thanks to creators like this.

your story just gave me hope i am academically excluded as we speak and i pray that all goes well am so heart broken and feel like i failed such a small task and the opportunity that i was given to study..i can not even tell my mother because i dont want the disappointment look on her face.

Throughout this pandemic it’s been tough, however me and Kay are alike. Amazing advice thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!❤️

Thank you so much for sharing your story, Kay. Mine is sooooo different 😂 I struggled academically in high school, which elongated my academic journey(I started in a TVET college and then finally managed to get into UJ). I used to feel inadequate, because my age mates are advanced in their careers and I'm still trying to figure out what to do and how to accomplish it. Thank you so much Kay

You're story is so inspiring. I enjoyed watching it. Thank you for being so honest and transparent.

I just also got excluded for the second time from Civil engineering 1st year at TUT and have been feeling like the world is over . Words can't explain it but thanks for sharing your story , it really motivate me not to give up on this dream ! :) Great content

I can relate with you on so much. I'm actually at the chapter where you spoke about your 2nd yr; going through the exact same phase. Its difficult on every scale, especially mentally. That being said, your story is indeed Inspirational and motivational. And Id like to thank you and congratulate you. ♥

Thank you! This helped me to stay motivated in graduate school after I got a C in one of my course in my first semester of grad school! :D

Finding your videos was a blessing. I relate so much but I wont give up.Thank you for sharing your story and sharing your worlds of encouragement.

You are such a breath of fresh air. Thank you so much for this video. May God continue blessing the work of your hands💞

I needed to see this video ❤️❤️thank you so much Kay. I had already given up on getting into UP or wits for medicine but now aowa. I'm gonna make sure I pass my first year well enough kule degree 🤞🏾

Your story is so inspirational ...I went through the same at UP, difference is I ended up leaving it and now I'm in Education at unisa... I'm pushing myself hard to get to where I want to be😀

Lols girl I feel you 1. I loved Wits and wanted to go there and nowhere but there. Grade 11 I got rejected. Grade 12 I passed very well and got accepted in 2017. 2. I didn't feel like I belonged. Had so many people who were so smart and I just felt like I didn't belong to be in such a place 3? I failed and got excluded, even though I passed some of the modules in 2019. And I can't go back to finish coz I didn't pay off the debt yet. I also didn't have bursaries coz of my poor academic record. 4. I went to UJ last year and I immediately had the same reaction. I didn't want to be at UJ so I really didn't feel the vibe. Now I'm about to drop it out becoz it's not what I want to do. It really saddens me that last year I didn't take a break. I didn't know I needed it. 5. I got excluded at Wits but got an option to change my course but I couldn't coz I didn't have money to pay the varsity back. I was excited to go back I got rejected to register coz of the debt It's a journey. Imagine after 3 years, I still don't have that degree at Wits. Each day I cry coz I ruined my chances as well at UJ coz of the depression I went through with not processing the feelings and shame I went through.... But then I console myself on the thoughts that the course I was doing was toxic. It was not what I wanted and now I went to career counselling. I know what I want to do. I am also now processing the failures. I must say this is the most difficult thing I've ever had to experience thus far. But this gives me motivation to go back and fulfil my life dream. I never thought someone went through what I went through. I feel so validated 😭😭😭😭💓💓💓💓

You are so inspiring and have such enthusiasm and vigor for you what you want and that is so amazing. Thank you so much and may God bless you wherever you go and please keep uplifting people.

Thank you for Sharing your story. I went through some struggle but I'm not ready to share. I'm glad that I wasn't the only one who was being insecure about not feeling the sense of belonging at UCT

What an inspiring journey Kay. All the best!

Love your content! So raw and real.👌🏿

What an inspiring story! We tend to focus so much on our insecurities and not just put in the work, thank you for sharing, you've definitely helped me 🙌

my word Kay! I love this. I think I'll be coming to watch this video a lot . I relate to the failure, the shame and the disbelief of it all even though you saw it coming but you just hoped it won't because you've worked so hard. I love how you keep testifying that ''IT CAN HAPPEN'' with a change in response and attitude... Let's just say for university 2020 has been the best academic year yet (the years that follow will be better!). Thank You For Sharing Your Story, THANK YOU FOR INSPIRING ME.

Wow thank you for sharing your story so much 🥺. You're a big inspiration 🙏❤️

I actually started following you after seeing your graduation pictures on Twitter and I remember feeling so affirmed and validated that another black girl could do it because I was actually fighting the same battles in that exact department and degree. Thank you so much for sharing your story, it's so validating seeing that it's not always a smooth journey for everyone because it often looks like a breeze for everyone around you. Thank you so much for this video

This is really inspiring ❤️ Thank you for sharing. Had a really bad academic year last year.

YOU ARE AMAZING!♥️

This is definitely what I needed, thank you for sharing your story❤️

Resilience is key! Thank you for this gem of a video. Reminder that our dreams are valid!! There's so much more here, keen for more content around your experience

You know going into this video I thought here we go again another person just trying to get my attention, but as I listened and watched I realize she's talking a lot of sense and I have to say thumbs up. I love this video so much, I can tell a lot of thought has been put in the making of it.

This was lovely to listen to and tk watch. Thank you. I will use this to appeal for my one exam 😭😭❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍

i know this video was posted long time ago but i am so touched ive been crying from the start.im so happy for you🥺🥺❤

What an inspirational story! Always follow your dreams. own race, own pace

very inspiring and you articulate very well, congrats!

This is inspirational on so many levels. Thank you and may God bless you

So happy for you! Super inspiring story.

Am I the only one who shed a tear? 😭😭😭😭😢😢😢😢😭😢😢😢😭 Yhuuuu girl

A video i didn't know i needed🥺🥺🥺🥺Thank you.

Very touching , very original , very inspirational , very positive and very sincere talk . Thank you so much . Well done . Stay blessed . Your mother was right , she got a smart daughter to be proud of . Thank you for sharing this amazing video .

Side note: You’re such a good story teller

Thank you so much I needed this.

I can relate, and I am proud of you for not giving up on your dreams. ❤️❤️

My niece is starting 10th grade. I sat her down and made her watch this for the insane inspiration that you've packed into this video. Thank you and congratulations on your success!

I literally needed see to this. AT THIS VERY MOMENT!!!! so inspirational ❤️

You so cutie an congratulations on your Graduation let your journey go well and i will surpport your channel 👑👑🌺🌺❤❤

I'm a new subscriber! Congratulations and job Well done on the completion of your bachelor's degree, I admire your resilient spirit. I'm also at uct currently studying for a Doctorate degree in Engineering.

when you said if your friends and parents don’t tell you it’s okay, it’s okay ❤️ thank you

This is so inspiring❤️ Thank you so much for sharing 🙏

Yes sis , I need that qualification, I'm working so hard to get it.i swear to God, next year is my year...Thank you ,you've given me the strength to keep pushing

This whole story is definitely something a lot of students need to see❤️❤️❤️The motivation at the end🙏🏾❤️Definitely God pulls through ❤️Thank you so much💗

I’m doing well academically but I’m watching your video to reassure myself that if anything does go wrong, it is not the end. You are such an inspiration! I wish you the best of luck

This is my biggest fear right now being on academic probation. The anxiety during the semester is ridiculously debilitating and none of my friends or families know. As someone who has always put my worth around how well I perform, especially academically it’s been tough and the shame feels embedded in me. I needed to see others who are in this situation and what it was like for them on the other side Thank you for being so vulnerable, it gives me hope

Wow, I really needed to hear these words today. As a UCT final year student, thank you for reminding me why I want this degree. x

Wow. Your story brought tears to my eyes......thank you for sharing your truth.

Awwwww Kay ❤️ This is amazing May the Lord continue to bless you in abundance and keep sharing your story

Thank you for your story. It's inspiring. Great advice.

Your story's soo inspiring. Congratulations for everything!!

So inspirational, glad you kept at it

Girl you look stunning!! Great listening to your story :)

YOU ARE A CHAMPION! Top stuff! Thank you for sharing Kay - powerful testimony (Matthew 10:32, Luke 12:8)

Well done Kay for completing the degree❤️❤️your story is inspiring.

I out of words. Thank you very much. May God bless your lovely heart.

I wish I saw this video when I was going through a similar thing! You're really an inspiration

Wow, proud of you sis!

Wow Kutlwano what an inspiring story of triumph 👏🏾👏🏾definitely the motivation I needed for the day!

Thank you so much for this. This is so inspiring.

Kay😓😓😓😓you were specifically called for me,I bitterly cried after watching this video last night because of academic challenges I’ve had over the decade and this is similar,I jus realized that I need help,I’m not ok,I really broken.wish I could have a personal encounter with you,it would help a great deal.please keep on doin this,I am responding to your purpose cos I watched a few vids and wow,exactly the info I wanted and made me cry as well.you are a miracle to me right now.love you loads❤️🌹

Back again to give you all the good news,finally completed my graduation.What a relief now!

I know you from Res, Graca and your channel is amazing my love. Sending you ALL MY LOVE in your journey ❤

Amazing Kay. Very inspirational. 🎉

I really needed this. ❤

Needed this rn 🙏🏾❤

Thank You Kay Radebe... I'm inspired 🙌😢

Your story is inspirational and opened my eyes. May God bless you .👩‍🎓👩‍🎓

Thank you for your story❤. "Learning to work hard" is something we don't talk about a lot but it is such a key aspect of being successful in anything.

You came so far my sweetie from uj to uct... And also i admire you and you inspire me ❤️

These onions! This is the content that today's world needs to remind us that anything worth having requires dedicated hard work. Real success will never be instant. Thank you for sharing your empowering story... I know it will heal so many and encourage those still going thru challenges to keep fighting. Great job 🖤🙏🏾

The most relatable yt video I’ve ever seen 😢I’m literally in the same boat

I have a rough academic year this year because of anxiety disorder but I got help now but still I feel like my academics took a huge hit and this video makes me have hope. I am a UNISA student and I hope I will be accepted after the appeal. Thank you for sharing this. You have no idea how many people this helps. God bless you😍