University of Otago finance and accounting third-year
student Anna Cameron (23) has never looked back after
gaining special entry as a 20-year-old. Photo by Linda
Robertson.
As a courier driver in Brisbane, Anna Cameron delivered
parcels to the city's business leaders, but she never gave up
her dream of becoming one herself.
When a lack of NCEA credits left the then 18-year-old former
St Hildas Collegiate pupil unable to enter university, she
decided to head to Brisbane to earn some money - and bide her
time.
"I knew the university would take me when I turned 20, so I
stayed and earned a bit of money."
Working as a courier driver for two years not only helped her
save, but also inspired her to return to study.
"I was delivering to accountants and businessmen and they all
seemed to have nice offices and a nice lifestyle.
"I couldn't wait until I had the opportunity to study again."
At the age of 20, she returned to Dunedin and enrolled as a
finance and accounting student at the University of Otago.
While it was initially difficult not being in the same year
as her friends,"I think I did better [at university] by
having a few years off," she said.
With plans to work in the investment banking industry, the
third-year student said she hoped the rules regarding special
entry would not change at the university.
"I would hate to think I would miss out again"
hamish.mcneilly@odt.co.nz
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