UJ@20: A Journey of Growth, Community and Hope

  UJ@20: A Journey of Growth, Community and Hope As the University of Johannesburg (UJ) celebrates its 20th anniversary, I’ve taken time to reflect on what this milestone means to me personally, especially as a third-year student. UJ@20 isn’t just a marker of time, it represents growth, transformation, and the profound impact the university continues to have on students like me. It’s a powerful reminder of how far we’ve come and the experiences that have shaped us along the way.                     “The University of Johannesburg’s vibrant campus- where my journey began”. A Place Where It All Began When I first arrived at UJ, I was filled with a mix of excitement and anxiety. Transitioning from high school to university was challenging. The campus felt enormous, lectures were much larger than what I was used to, and the academic demands were more intense. I often found myself feeling lost, both physically and emotiona...