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In the heart of academic excellence, where the vibrant energy of students meets the pursuit of knowledge, a new chapter unfolds. Van Schaik Bookstore proudly announces the opening of its newest branch at the prestigious University of Cape Town (UCT). As the leading provider of academic resources, we are thrilled to bring our extensive collection and unparalleled service to the students, faculties and staff of UCT.

As the academic year began anew, students across the country were gearing up for another semester of learning, growth, and achievement. With the excitement of a fresh start came the need for essential resources to support academic endeavours. Amidst the hustle and bustle of orientation events and the anticipation of back-to-school and back-to-university, one name stood out as the ultimate destination for all educational needs - Van Schaik Bookstore.

THE TEST OR THE EXAM IS OVER. YOU MAY NOT HAVE ACHIEVED THE MARK YOU HOPED FOR. IT IS DONE NOW, SO STOP FRETTING. RATHER USE YOUR MARKS AS VALUABLE INFORMATION TO HELP YOU DO BETTER NEXT TIME.

In research done by Marietjie Vosloo and Sonja Blignaut for the Sasol Inzalo Foundation,10 they found that many students experience an identity crisis during the first term.

REVISIT YOUR GOALS

14-08-2023 12:05:53 pm

Just getting through every day of the first semester may have felt like all you could handle, but now you can take a deep breath and look back at the goals you set for yourself at the beginning of the year, or if you have not done so yet, set those goals now.

TIME MANAGEMENT

25-07-2023 02:27:12 pm

Time is like money - you only have a limited amount of it and you have to decide carefully how you are going to spend it. You have to budget your time, just like you budget your money.

South Africa's leading academic book retailer, Van Schaik Bookstore, has appointed Ugan Poobalan as its new Managing Director, effective 30 June 2023, following the retirement of outgoing MD, Stephan Erasmus, in May this year.

DREAM BIG WITH VAN SCHAIK

18-04-2023 11:19:12 am

Van Schaik Bookstore, Taking you places Dreams are often the driving force behind our biggest efforts in life. It doesn’t matter how big or how small your dreams are; what’s important is that you believe in them enough to work hard to achieve them. As Van Schaik that is what we set out to do.

How To Become More Adaptable?

22-10-2021 12:33:38 pm

There is no doubt the world we live in will continue to change – ongoing technological advancements will keep us needing to evolve and adapt. Plus, most of you will want to try your hand at various career paths and possibly even jump at the opportunity to work aboard. To manage these constant changes successfully, one needs to be adaptable. Being adaptable allows you to respond appropriately and quickly to new ideas and procedures, changing responsibilities and expectations as well as fresh strategies and visions. To do so you need strong interpersonal skills.

The Art of Being Adaptable

22-09-2021 04:00:48 pm

Adaptability is a soft skill that we all need to master. In fact, it is a critical value sought by most employers. It highlights your ability to manage changes and new situations with ease and success. An adaptable person is resourceful, has strong analytical skills, and learns new skills to meet evolving needs and circumstances.