Welcome to Worcester!

A brand-new Stellenbosch University satellite campus, a re-vamped student house, and 20 positively charged students –that’s what has hit Worcester in 2013.  Contrary to the expectations of some of the new SciMathUS students, Worcester is not a dusty hamlet somewhere between Stellenbosch and nowhere.  It is a beautiful town, surrounded by the majestic Boland mountains, and now home to the 20 SciMathUS students who will complete their bridging year here.  Away from the many social distractions on the main campus, these students can go all out to achieve the goals they have set for themselves.  Three dedicated facilitators will accompany them on their journey to success.

The Worcester Campus is part of the Ukwanda Rural Clinical School, which kindly agreed to accommodate one group of the 2013 SciMathUS project in Worcester.  Since most of the Worcester SciMathUS students plan to enter a career in one of the medical professions, this is an opportunity for them to get a feel for the environment they are likely to experience, should they enter the medical profession.  The new campus boasts all the latest technology, and students are housed in a beautifully restored house.  

SciMathUS students come from all over the country.  There is Lungi from St Lucia in KZN, Kim from Douglas in the Northern Cape, and Thapelo from Bulls heartland, Pretoria.  After one week in Worcester it seems as if they are ready to make the most of their new “home.”  Now it is up to them to give it their best shot.  Judging from the manner in which they have embraced their new surroundings, they seem set for success.

- Tersia du Plessis

Tersia teaches Language and thinking skills, Language proficiency as well as Computer Science at the Worcester campus of SciMathUS

Meet some of our students from the Worcester campus: