Career, Education, Student Finance, Startup and Gap Year Features

Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: Get Educated; Published: 03 August 2015; Last Updated: 31 March 2016

Bringing the real world to students

The Vega Brand Challenge & Grant Fund

“Vega evolves from training studios and lecture rooms to an experimental space existing of simulated consultancies. The consultancy teams are dedicated to their Brand Challenge 24/7 for a full period of 6 weeks in the months of August and September of every academic year,” says Dr Carla Enslin, Academic Head of The IIE, Vega School of Brand Leadership.

In a follow-up to the FirstStep.me interview with Dr Carla Enslin, FirstStep.me spoke to her about the Vega Grant Fund. The grant, like most student funds, is there to provide deserving students the financial support they need to pursue their studies at Vega.

Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: Original Careers; Published: 03 July 2015; Last Updated: 15 March 2017

“The algorithm I created was based on simple physics, that is why it was so powerful and robust.”

“We want surfers to ride the board they deserve...”

- BoardLine® co-founders Louis-Romain Plumerault and Philippe Sabuco

Two Frenchmen venture on a business journey to create a better surfing experience.

Surfing technology is about to get personal with BoardLine®

Both of you work and spend your time between Biarritz and Paris, France - tell us more about your careers?

Louis-Romain Plumerault: I am a Water Sciences Engineer specializing in Environmental sciences. I also have a Ph. D. in fluid mechanics, focused in the field of Coastal Engineering. Furthermore I have studied ocean waves and their impact on coastal protection structures. My advanced education in mathematics and physics has led me to analyzing and improving the make and nature of surfboards.

Philippe Sabuco: I hold a Master of Political Science and a MSc in Banking and Finance. I first wanted to work in the public sector but my plans changed after completing a number of public administration internships. The banking sector came as a surprise, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Given my academic background, I started my career as an economist. Now, I’m a Sales Development Manager. I gradually moved from an analytical to a sales position.

Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: Get Educated; Published: 04 June 2015; Last Updated: 19 February 2016

If you want to be the best then you have to learn from the best....

When Stellenbosch Rugby Academy met the Springboks - Image source: Stellenbosch Rugby Academ

When Stellenbosch Rugby Academy met the Springboks - Image source: Stellenbosch Rugby Academy

The Stellenbosch Rugby Academy had two epic days and we mean epic. When a number of their players from the academy got the opportunity to go head to head with South Africa's best. The South African Springboks training session at the Cape Town Stadium presented an opportunity for the rugby students from SRA to rub shoulders, train with and meet the stars of the Springbok Rugby team.

Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: Careers and Popular Culture; Published: 16 June 2015; Last Updated: 13 April 2016

The latest instalment of The Fun Side of Being Serious.

Based on a true story and written by three first time fathers. From the producers of FirstStep.me (now OriginalSteps.com) and Breaking Stereotypes comes an adventure set in the land of baby making…Bavaria!

The Mad Adventures of a First-Time DadThe Mad Adventures of a First-Time Dad

Available now on LULU.com - Barnes & Noble - Amazon - Book Depository - Exclusive Books - Loot.co.za - Waterstones

Amazon Country Links: Amazon (Japan) - Amazon (Germany) - Amazon (India) - Amazon (France) - Amazon (UK)

Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: Original Careers; Published: 22 May 2015; Last Updated: 15 March 2017

"The only two things I needed were my laptop and a good internet connection. I always struggled finding the proper workspace during my travels so I had an idea to start a workspace for people like me." - Peter Fabor founder of Surf Office.

Peter Fabor and the business office adventure – image credit Peter Fabor – Surf Office
_{Peter Fabor and the business office adventure – image credit Peter Fabor – Surf Office}

Peter Fabor is a surfer who created the ultimate business travel adventure - Surf Office. A true all rounder, Peter saw an opportunity to amalgamate sport with business outside of their traditional values. In a time when connectivity has become a necessity for business communications, Peter created an office in the middle of the Canary Islands. Allowing business travel adventurers to seek out their next journey whilst keeping up with day to day business activities!