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Steps to Success

Steps to Success is part of Gateway to Success, our gamified Amazing Race-style experience for first year students in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Designed to help you find your place, build connections and access the support you need to thrive.

Part of Gateway to Success

The Gateway to Success (GTS) programme is designed to help you orientate yourself to the University, connect with peers and support services, and thrive as a first-year student.

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Why it Matters?

Transition & Belonging Transition & belonging help students adjust, connect & feel part of the Faculty confidently from the start together.
Support Awareness Knowing what support is available and how to access it, empowers students to seek help early, before challenges become overwhelming.
Peer Connection Peer connections build support networks strengthening academic & social experiences, encouraging motivation, collaboration and mutual support.
Academic Success Academic success is strengthened when students understand expectations, use available resources, and develop effective learning strategies from the outset.

  • “The race provided a sense of belonging”

  • “We got to explore campus and learn about the faculties offered”

  • “It allowed students to get access to places and get to learn about the things that are done there and also made students to know the importance of asking for help and asking questions”

  • “It brought us all together and taught us teamwork Even though we didn't know each other.”

  • “it made the new students socialize in their respective groups, promoting team work.”

  • “It help student to socialize so that they can get new friends and learn more about the campus”

  • “It really helped in campus touring and that resulted in first-year student having the ability to know their lecture venues on first day of study. As first-year students, we knew each other better before the classes even started all because of the step-to-success program. This race also reduced our nervousness as first-years and helped to adjust better.”

  • “I think it enabled students to build connections, especially for the more introverted people, it encouraged them to be social and meet people.”

  • “It enabled us acclimatise to our surroundings and build a new friendships with one another.”

  • “It helped us to know our way around the Campus and exercise”

  • “I was able to work with people from my degree and make friends with them. I feel more confident navigating the med and education campus.”

  • “It helped to create a comfortable environment in what started off as a very scary experience and build connections with other students.”

The Journey

Start your adventure to help you explore Wits and connect with the people and places that support your success.

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