Yonela J. Vimba University of the Free State Historical debt fund

I have a strong desire to develop advanced research skills and contribute to academic discourse. My inspiration comes from wanting to address pressing global challenges such as climate change, urbanization, and sustainable development. These challenges are not just global issues to me, but personal ones as well. I come from a township that is experiencing a climate crisis due to mines and urban decay resulting from artisanal mining. I believe it's not enough for me to simply study and work, but I want to try and bring about change because I have seen the impact this academic direction can have in my immediate environment.

I am a student at the University of the Free State, Qwaqwa Campus. I recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Geography. However, I have outstanding fees from last year. As a result, my qualification is being withheld by the university, and I do not have my certificate yet.

My ultimate goal is to become an expert in geographic research so that I can contribute to projects like urban planning and resource management for the bet...