As a student, Sharon won a full scholarship to attend Harare International School, from which she earned her IB Diploma and was named Salutatorian. During the IB program, Sharon showed immense critical thinking and writing skills especially in business management which she takes great interest. Taking advantage of her time at Harare, Sharon immersed herself in the extra-curricular activities. Sharon wrote for her school newspaper and served as treasurer of the student council. Sharon has been heavily involved in service for the disabled, elderly and underprivileged. She has represented her school in the National Junior Parliament and served as President of the Interact Club receiving an Outstanding Service Award. At UBC, Sharon is enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce program with the aim to acquire business management knowledge to work locally to develop strategies for economic growth, and in particular, empower young women in business through the South African Development Community. She wants to focus on job creation for women in her region and devise a program to provide loans for female entrepreneurs