DVC Scholarship Holder Graduates Summa Cum Laude

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Ms Amy Wagner – one of best performing candidates in the College of Law and Management Studies and recipient of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Scholarship graduated top of her class.

Wagner (21), is currently studying towards a Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree in Economics and says that the most rewarding part of her achievement is making her parents proud, especially after all the sacrifices they have made in order for her to be where she is today.

‘My parents worked hard and made financial sacrifices to put me through school. They also dedicated a lot of their time and showed me how much value they place in education. They were at every awards evening, every debate and every school production, cheering me on - no matter how small the achievement,’ said Wagner.

Driven by the motto: “Whatever you do, work at it with all you heart, as you are working for the Lord and not for men”, Wagner says she put in hard work from the first day of university because she knew it would pay off one day - graduating summa cum laude proved that.

Wagner said she chose to study Commerce for the exposure it would give her to the many exciting aspects of business as well as career options.

‘I think one of the most memorable aspects of doing my degree was interacting with people from different walks of life. I learned so much about other cultures, opinions, political views and backgrounds,’ she said.

After completing her honours degree, Wagner plans to gain corporate experience before pursuing an MBA.

Words: Lungile Ngubelanga 

Photograph: Rogan Ward