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CDU nursing student at her locker in a hospital

A quick step into nursing with an online degree: Meet Michelle

As a busy mum and trained dancer, Michelle never dreamed that a different career would be possible. But CDU changed all that. Waltzing through a flexible online nursing degree, she's now dancing to a different tune working as a nurse.

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Mechanical engineer Adam on campus

Adam puts all his energy into sustainability in the NT

Adam has spent his life trying to understand how things work and how they can be improved. This analytical mindset would naturally lead him towards a career in engineering. Now he's making his mark on the energy industry in the NT, applying his learnings from the CDU Master of Engineering to real-world projects.

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Enviro science student Kate out in the field in the NT

The NT inspired Kate to become an environmental scientist

A road trip around Australia sparked a huge career change for Kate. The recent Bachelor of Environmental Science graduate switched gears from real estate to environmental science after falling in love with the uniqueness of the Northern Territory.

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Research student Julia with her fieldwork boat

Julia's unexpected road to species-saving research

Julia is researching sharks and rays here in the Top End at Charles Darwin University, a world away from her upbringing in north-western NSW. She's working to ensure some of Australia's most threatened species are around for many generations to come. 

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Mechanical trades students Jackson and Ryley

These two young tradies are living the Top End dream

Jackson and Ryley have a lot in common. They spend their spare time camping, fishing, and working on their cars. Thanks to CDU TAFE, they’re both turning this love of machines into lucrative careers. 

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Teen musician Abbey

Teen musician Abbey is fine-tuning her future at CDU

Abbey received a ukulele for her 12th birthday and wrote her very first song soon after. A music course at Charles Darwin University is hitting the right note with this talented teenager and her future career plans.

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Visual artist Skye

Sky's the limit for video game artist Skye

Born and raised in the Territory, Skye always had a flair for visual arts. Enrolling in an arts degree at Charles Darwin University straight after high school meant she could stay close to her family while forging a creative career in the video game industry.

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CDU business student Etabez at Waterfront Campus

The business student with big dreams of her own NGO

Etabez is studying a Bachelor of Business at Charles Darwin University. Her two best friends are studying completely different degrees in medicine and law. What binds them together is a pact made in childhood. 

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Psychology grad Jennifer on campus

The power of placements: Meet psych grad Jennifer

As part of her psychology degree at Charles Darwin University, Jennifer had to complete placements where she could put classroom theory in practice. Her experiences and new industry connections helped her build her real-world skills across multiple areas and jump-started her career after graduation. 

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Social work student Josephine on Casuarina campus

Studying social work was "truly transformative" for Josephine

In the midst of COVID-19 lockdowns in Melbourne, Josephine began contemplating a career change. A passion for social justice and the desire to help others led her to the rewarding and challenging field of social work.

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