Ilana Jacobs

• Community Service Advocate: Accumulated over 96 hours of community service at Tshwane Haven, Wilgers Hospital, and Hammanskraal Community Outreach, demonstrating a commitment to societal improvement and the well-being of others, skills which are transferable to organizing community-based research projects.
• Diverse Interests: Engagement in a variety of activities, from the Duke of Edinburgh Award to the Royal School of Music Piano Grade 4, showcasing my well-rounded character and ability to connect with a wide range of individuals.
• National Literary Acclaim: Placed 6th Nationally in the English Olympiad, evidencing exceptional analytical and interpretive skills, along with a profound appreciation for language and literature, crucial for effective communication and research dissemination.
• Advanced First Aid Certification: Achieved First Aid Level 3 Certification, demonstrating a readiness to respond in emergency situations, a testament to my proactive approach and ability to handle unexpected challenges, valuable in organizing and overseeing events and projects.

Academic Mentorship: As a Matric Prefect with a focus on the Academic Portfolio, I guided peers towards academic success, laying a foundation for my role in encouraging research engagement among undergraduates.

Team Leadership: Vice-Captain of the 1st Squash Team, exemplifying my ability to inspire teamwork and perseverance, qualities that are essential for fostering a collaborative research environment.