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3 reasons to study in Durban, Cape Town or Johannesburg

Are you wondering what Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg have to offer as university towns? As it turns out, plenty! These three unique cities are renowned for hosting generations of students, hereʼs why…

1. Things to do in your free time

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Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Sunny Durbs is known for its relaxed atmosphere and warm, golden beaches. Shopping, culture and sports are also high on the cityʼs list of attractions. Beaches to visit include Durban Beachfront, Umhlanga if you like a little more space, and Suncoast for a grassy spot if you prefer to avoid the sand!

If youʼre a...

3 reasons to study in Durban, Cape Town or Johannesburg

Are you wondering what Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg have to offer as university towns? As it turns out, plenty! These three unique cities are renowned for hosting generations of students, hereʼs why…

1. Things to do in your free time

Photo © Rouzeh on Flickr

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Sunny Durbs is known for its relaxed atmosphere and warm, golden beaches. Shopping, culture and sports are also high on the cityʼs list of attractions. Beaches to visit include Durban Beachfront, Umhlanga if you like a little more space, and Suncoast for a grassy spot if you prefer to avoid the sand!

If youʼre a...

The next South African cake boss

Juan-Pierre Schulz is just 22 years old, but he already owns and runs his own business – J Cakes, creating cakes of all shapes and sizes for any occasion. Based in Bedfordview, Johannesburg, Juan-Pierre graduated from The International Hotel School in 2010.

Juan-Pierre Schulz

We caught up with Juan-Pierre to find out more about the journey his hospitality qualification has taken him on and asked him if he would recommend IHS to prospective students. JPʼs answer was “Absolutely, any day, without a doubt.” Hereʼs why…

Why did you choose to study hospitality?

Since I was in Grade 4, Iʼve wanted to become...

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Travel widely: an MBA reflection

“Kutembea Kwingi ni kuona mengi”: Swahili proverb that means one learns a lot by traveling widely. The academic year is in full swing and the adjustments I have had to make over the past few weeks have been many and rapid as well. To put things into perspective, I have 21 nationalities represented amongst my...

An American in Europe: the MBA

It has been nearly 3 months now at Nyenrode [in Western Europe as an MBA student].  Quite a lot has happened over these months, it wasn’t actually until just a few minutes ago, that I sit for a few moments to reflect back to the first day of class.  It is amazing actually to think...