The first F1 Programme

By Alzane Narrain

71 First year students will travel to the United States of America as part of the Free State university programme. This group of students will depart on September 22 and will spend two weeks in various American Universities. The aim of this programme is to teach first year students leadership skills.


“We understand that we actually need to have broader programmes, to ensure that when first years begin their studies, they already access opportunities to develop as leaders, and that’s where this new programme comes from” said Mr Rudi Buys, Dean of Student Affairs at the UFS.

These students will be involved in student-life programmes on campus, upon their return. They will also be expected to establish volunteer programmes alongside the Bower Bup Programme. The Bower Bup Programme is similar to the F1 Programme, but is centred on programmes in Bloemfontein.