Education
Niki and nature: together at Casuarina
When Niki returned home to China four years ago after a year of volunteering at CDU’s Confucius Institute, she knew one day she’d be back. Well and truly won over by Darwin, it wasn’t long until Niki returned to study a Master of Teaching.
Read more about Niki and nature: together at CasuarinaVaninder’s using the Master of Teaching to achieve her dream
While studying the Australian education system, Vaninder realised her dream: to become a special education teacher. She aspires to return to India and open a special education school, free to those who need it. There’s nothing that will stop her from reaching her goal.
Read more about Vaninder’s using the Master of Teaching to achieve her dreamNgoc’s on a mission to make learning fun
Despite previously studying business, Ngoc found herself interested in pursuing a career in teaching. She began looking for a flexible degree that would allow her to become a teacher in Australia.
Read more about Ngoc’s on a mission to make learning funTeacher Tom's giving back to his new community in Darwin
When Tom wanted to learn more about education systems outside of his home country of China, he tutored and interned across the world. Then Australia and a Master of Teaching at CDU beckoned, where Tom is giving back as much as he's getting.
Read more about Teacher Tom's giving back to his new community in DarwinFrom teaching to magic: How Wesley embraces life at CDU
Having already studied and worked in economics and accounting, Wesley knew there was something missing. Beyond the numbers, Wesley held a deep passion to teach and share his excitement for life with others. That’s why he re-entered the world of study and enrolled in a Master of Teaching at CDU.
Read more about From teaching to magic: How Wesley embraces life at CDUThe joy of volunteering: Farhana’s story
International student, Farhana, is a champion at helping people who are in need, whether that’s in the classroom or through invaluable volunteer work. Throughout her life, her deep passions have always been education and social development. Thanks to her Master of Teaching at CDU, she has been able to blend the two together.
Read more about The joy of volunteering: Farhana’s storyFrom hospo to teaching: Matt's career did a full 180
When Matt was working in the hospitality industry, he thought he had his career all mapped out. But after one too many long shifts, it turns out that wasn’t the case. A desire for change led him back into the classroom, as a student then teacher. Now he teaches others the skills to follow their dreams.
Read more about From hospo to teaching: Matt's career did a full 180Aspiring educator and changemaker: Hasan’s Story
Growing up in the heart of Dhaka, Bangladesh, Hasan always had a passion to teach and be a catalyst for change. With a persistent desire to excel, Hasan jumped at the chance to study in Darwin, Australia.
Read more about Aspiring educator and changemaker: Hasan’s StoryEducating engineers and making change: Sabaratnam's story
Sabaratnam’s passion for educating young engineers and helping others has made him an integral part of the community. His selfless nature has earned him respect and admiration at CDU and beyond.
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