Pathways to Uni
High school dropout to law valedictorian: Mark's story
Mark dropped out of high school in year 10. Fast forward a few years: he holds a law degree, is involved in countless legal education and community initiatives, was named NT Young Achiever of the Year in 2017 and nominated as Indigenous valedictorian of his graduating class at CDU. His valedictorian speech will inspire the most uninspired. Here's what he had to say.
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From enabling program to engineer: Rikki's story
Rikki Bruce was told her maths skills weren't up to scratch to study engineering. Not only did she graduate from CDU with an engineering degree, she was nominated by her lecturers as valedictorian for her outstanding personal achievements and academic record.
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How Kelly managed study commitments while moving interstate, twice!
Meet Kelly, an external student who will be graduating in 2019 with her Bachelor of Science. Read how she has taken study head-on while moving interstate and what motivates her to keep on with her studies.
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Kyaw's Pathway to Study
If you’re dreaming of a degree but not sure if you have the skills to succeed at university, check out Kyaw’s story.
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How Sam went from bridging course to PhD
Sam Keitaanpaa didn’t always plan to go to university. After Year 12, he travelled to the UK to work for a year, before returning home to Australia to work in retail. It was then that Sam realised that a career in healthcare was what he really wanted to pursue.
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Explained: Your 101 guide to certificates, diplomas and degrees
If you know you’d like to study a certain subject, but aren't sure about the different courses, qualification levels and what they all mean, then read on!
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Didn't get the ATAR you were expecting? No worries.
We'll let you in on a little secret: there is life after your ATAR results. If you didn't get the ATAR result you needed, don't let it stop you from achieving your goals! Going to university isn't always a smooth and straight road; there are many ways to get there.
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