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Durban University of Technology first year
experience (FYSE) seeks to ensure a smooth
transition for first-year students in areas of
academic writing, reading, critical thinking and
university life in general.
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This paper cross-examines the views of students
who participated in the FYSE seminars in 2017
from seven DUT departments randomly selected
from the participating five of the six DUT faculties.