Virieta arrived in New Zealand from Samoa in her Yr 12 and
did not hesitate in getting involved with school activities; namely
senior girls' volleyball, a future student leaders programme and
helping out in the school office with reception and office
duties.
"Moving from Samoa, getting involved with First Foundation and
working with KPMG, such as big company, helped me with my level of
confidence and gave me an experience of the corporate world - a
world I still wish to be a part of. With your Mentor and corporate
leaders believing in you, you get more motivation to focus on study
and make sure it all pays off" states Virieta in reflecting on her
scholarship, which she completed in 2006.
Virieta studied for a degree in Commerce and Administration,
majoring in Accounting and Commercial Law through Victoria
University. She graduated in 2009.
Virieta currently works for Fairfax Media in Australia and aims to
continue working in accounts and to further her study in accounting
while in Australia.