In her application to be a First Foundation Scholar, Ruth wrote
of potential being a vital trait for success. Having displayed
incredible potential herself throughout high school, it was Ruth's
goal at the time to obtain a degree and continue to achieve highly
at University.
Ruth engaged fully with the work experience component at Warehouse
Stationery. "I feel the work experience with my Scholarship Partner
has benefited me the most. I gained valuable work experience and
met a fantastic bunch of people," says Ruth. Ruth is still in
contact with her Store Manager and many of her work colleges.
Ruth graduated from The University of Canterbury with a Bachelor of
Arts in Psychology and Human Services in 2010. Since early 2011
Ruth has travelled through Asia, Europe and the UK. She is
currently working in Buckinghamshire, England where she is saving
to travel again. Later in 2011 it is her plan to participate in a
volunteer initiative in Ghana, Africa. After this she plans to
return to New Zealand and study clinical psychology at postgraduate
level.