Vergeet-My-Nie Ladies Residence (VMN) has been a proud part of student life on the NWU Potchefstroom campus since 1973 and ever since, it has set itself apart from the rest. We are known for our yellow hats on campus that we will protect at all costs. Vergeet-My-Nie is our home away from home, where we can be ourselves and create lifelong friendships and memories. Here, we grow together, laugh together, cry together, and forge close bonds with one another in this process. Vergeet-My-Nie’s motto is "Go for Gold for Him," and through this, every resident is encouraged to live out her talents, give her best, and pursue her dreams. Our logo is the famous Vergeet-My-Nie flower called Kasparus. Kasparus winks at every resident and visitor entering her doorstep. The flower is also synonymous with the culture of kindness and caring that we foster in the residence.
Traditions:
- Vergeet-My-Nie is known for our yellow hats that make us stand out on campus.
- The yellow hats are our greatest tradition and represents our pride for Vergeet-My-Nie.
- To show our appreciation as well as when we are proud of someone in the residence, we swing our yellow hats in the air.
- Our yellow hats are sought after on campus, but don’t be fooled, we will protect these hats at all costs.
- We also have our very own “duikweg” song that we sing while skipping through the “duikweg”.
Our Vision
- Vergeet-My-Nie strives to guide balanced and independent ladies into the world.
- Lifelong friends are made and valuable life lessons are learned.
- Our dynamic ladies are equipped to be adaptable in an ever-changing world. They are equipped to make an impact wherever they may go one day.
- Vergeet-My-Nie creates a safe fortress where every lady can reach her full potential.
- Every VMN lady thrives in our home away from home
Our Mission
Forget-Me-Not, Forget-HIM-Not. This mission statement is experienced daily by promoting our core values:
- Christianity
- Femininity
- Hope
- Tolerance
- Integrity
- Courtesy
- Trustworthiness
- Respect
- Neighbourly love
- Responsibility
The residence, as a unit, is a model of mature and balanced student spirit, sense of style, hospitality and a campus home for women in the true sense of the word. From the first day, Vergeet-My-Nie encourages its residents to always tackle any task with enthusiasm, whether it be in terms of academic performance or residence involvement. Here you can be yourself, find yourself and live your student life to the full. Every challenge is an opportunity for a VMN lady to go for gold. Vergeet-My-Nie isn't just a place to stay; it is a way of life.