Sports Science Degrees Cum Laude for Two Students

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Ms Melissa Munsami, and Ms Sohana Anandavasagar were awarded Sport Science degrees cum laude during a UKZN Autumn Graduation Ceremony.

Said Munsami: ‘I am very proud of myself for achieving this honour especially during the trying times of COVID-19. It was unexpected - graduating cum laude is something I’ve always wanted to achieve from the first day I started university.’

Having played hockey in high school and being a sports fanatic, a sports degree was ideal for Munsami.

‘However, I had to deregister from my Sports Science degree at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) when my mom was diagnosed with a brain tumour and I needed to move back home to Durban.

‘I was accepted for a Sports Science degree at UKZN and I did well, achieving good results every year,’ she said.

Currently studying for an Honours degree in Biokinetics, Munsami hopes to one day work for the Liverpool Football Club in England.

Anandavasagar says consistency, self-discipline and perseverance were key factors in her achieving good results.

She said studying at UKZN taught her to respond and adapt to difficult situations and interact with people from different backgrounds and experiences.

Anandavasagar is currently studying for an Honours degree in Biokinetics.

She thanked her family and lecturers for their endless support.

Words: Mandisa Shozi

Photograph: Abhi Indrarajan