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I go by the name Lelam Manyisane. Let me take you through my lovely journey at UJ . The first time at tertiary level  , first campus , Doornfontein Campus (DFC) at the University of Johannesburg, I was completely lost — literally and emotionally. I remember one morning trying to find my lecture hall and being surrounded by buildings labeled John Orr , QK , and Lwazi . I stood there like, Which one is which?! It felt like a maze, and I was definitely the mouse. Back then, we were still using Blackboard (UJ's previous online learning platform), and I couldn’t even log in. Assignments? Deadlines? I was stressed before I even understood the system. But UJ saw us — especially us Extended Programme  students — and they gave us the tools to succeed. One of the first modules we were introduced to was Computer End User , and that’s where I started getting comfortable with technology. From opening documents to creating presentations and typing with confidence — I leveled up fast. I...