Southern Cross's Top Scholar

During the working day Renee Smith is Southern Cross’s Assistant Financial Controller, but after hours she is busy studying for her Bachelors Degree in Business Administration. Majoring in accounting and recently received a Top Student Award for the spring 2004 semester.

“I was in shock when I found out about the award” said Renee, “however it is great to see that all the hard work is

Renee is studying at the Mount Saint Vincent University in Canada (in conjunction with Bermuda College) and received the Top Student Award in Marketing by maintaining the highest grade in the course. This is assessed by class participation, assignments and tests.

“It can be tough at times trying to balance work, family and study and it can get quite stressful, but I just remind myself that it will all be worth it in the long run. My daughter keeps me motivated. One of the main reasons I went back to school is to better myself for her and I want to encourage her to get a college education” Renee said.

Renee believes that she has already benefited from her studies in her work at Southern Cross as she has an increased understanding of the business world and is able to apply the concepts she has learnt to her work which helps her better understand and fulfil the responsibilities of her role.

Southern Cross is very proud of Renee’s achievements and supports her in her studies.

Renee plans to complete her studies in December 2005 and to participate in the May 2006 graduation ceremonies.