{"id":2799,"date":"2017-01-20T14:29:39","date_gmt":"2017-01-20T14:29:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/blog\/?p=2799"},"modified":"2021-07-08T07:45:47","modified_gmt":"2021-07-08T05:45:47","slug":"meet-kopano-masongoa-getsmarter-notable-achiever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/blog\/meet-kopano-masongoa-getsmarter-notable-achiever\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Kopano Masongoa | GetSmarter Notable Achiever"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"notable<\/p>\n

In recognition of students who stand out from the crowd, GetSmarter’s Notable Achievers<\/em> campaign highlights a top-performing student each week.<\/p>\n

Kopano, who recently finished her University of Cape Town Professional Communication and Office Management course<\/a>, was chosen as a Notable Achiever for her perseverance and dedication to excellence.<\/p>\n

Her Success Manager, Megan Scott, describes Kopano as a student who embraces every challenge, with a great commitment to being a lifelong learner.<\/p>\n

We caught up with Kopano to learn more about her desire to further her education, and this is what she had to say.<\/p>\n

\"notable<\/p>\n

Why did you decide to take the UCT online short course?<\/b><\/p>\n

I decided to take the course to gain skills and to better my life, seeing that I was working as a cleaner. I wanted to have a qualification that can be useful to me.<\/span><\/p>\n

What were your concerns before enrolling on the Professional Communication and Office Management Course? How were your concerns alleviated, and why?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I was nervous at the beginning, thinking it was going to be difficult because it is my first online course and eleven years had passed since I studied something. My fears were alleviated by my success manager who helped me get through every module, and helped me ease back into studying again. <\/span><\/p>\n

What aspects are you enjoying about learning online with GetSmarter?<\/b><\/p>\n

Studying online is an advantage because I get to study whenever I have a chance. I can study while I am working.<\/span><\/p>\n

How do you plan to use the skills you learnt on this course in your career?<\/b><\/p>\n

I plan to use my skills as a stepping stone. From being an Office Assistant to being an Office Administrator.<\/span><\/p>\n

What does it mean to you to earn a UCT certificate?<\/b><\/p>\n

It is such an honour that I had the chance to learn through UCT.<\/span><\/p>\n

Will you be displaying your certificate?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes, definitely. <\/span><\/p>\n

Our Student Success Team identified you as being an outstanding student. Why do you think you are a Notable Achiever and what advice can you give to others looking to do this course?<\/b><\/p>\n

I believe I am a Notable Achiever because I did not give up. It was difficult in the beginning, but talking to my Success Manager, Megan Scott, really helped a lot. Our head tutor Claire Payne, thank you for being patient and answering our questions. I did not give up because I want to be proud, make my Company proud, my Manager and my son. Above all, I would like to thank God for giving me strength to push and go on.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is never too late, do not lose hope.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Want to accelerate your career and stand out as a GetSmarter Notable Achiever?<\/h5>\n

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