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2010 Students' Profiles
Mthobisi Sibandze - Form 5 Student
 My name is Mthobisi Sibandze, I am 15 years old and I am in form 5. This is my fifth year at Waterford Kamhlaba United World College of Southern Africa, I started in form 1 in the year 2006. To be quite honest, the first time I came here I felt lost and homesick but as time went by I realised that this was the school to be in. So far my experience has been fantastic, every new term and year seems adventurous and fabulous. I really like it here, my social life has improved dramatically and I have learnt so much about other people's cultures. My academic work and knowledge has vastly improved as I look forward to continue doing well as I got through the forms. I would recommend Waterford to anyone who wants to experience a type of education that aims to "education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future". The International Baccalaureate is also a diploma worth pursuing while here at Waterford.
Waterford Kamhlaba is simply the place to be!!! Please contact me via email if you would like to know more about the school or how I got here!
Emebet Tessema - IB 1 Student
 My name is Emebet Tessema and I am from Ethiopia in East Africa. I joined Waterford Kamhlaba United World College of Southern Africa in 2005. I remember my first day, I was very nervous, lonely and frightened. I really felt intimidated by all the new faces and people who greeted each other like brothers and sisters. Gradually, I found my own place in this great community where every person knows everyone. What amazed me the most is the way people from different backgrounds easily share ideas and opinions. I have been here for four great years but I believe the best one is yet to come. I believe so because I have seen Waterford Kamhlaba growing and changing for the better every year. It always seems that the students and teachers at Waterford are always optimistic about the future.
Learning here at Waterford has been a great experience and I always feel like I discover new things everyday. The past 5 years have been a real lesson for me and have shaped me to be who I am right now. Waterford Kamhlaba has taught me about the importance of helping others, so if you have any questions about the life at Waterford Kamhlaba United World College of Southern Africa or about me please feel free to email me.
Therese Kienemund - IB2 Student
My name is Therese Kienemund and I am in IB2 at Waterford Kamhlaba. I was selected by the German National Committee and got the opportunity to come to Swaziland and be a part of Waterford's unique community.In IB there are many ex-form 5 students who already knew their way around when the year started, but there are also students from all over the world who had to make a new start. A new beginning is always hard: We all have different backgrounds, everyone comes here with different expectations and some students are very far away from home. But it also is very exciting to get to know each other, to make new friends and to be completely overwhelmed by all the new impressions.
I feel already at home at Waterford. Swaziland is a beautiful country and IB is a great academic programme. Especially the Community Service is an important part of my life here. We learn a lot about the Swazi culture.There also are events like the UWC day that help us understand each other's cultures. It is great to live in a community that unites so many young people with various backgrounds. We make new experiences every day!
If you have any questions about the school, the work of the National Committees or IB, please email me!
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