Student stories
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.
Read moreHow a nursing degree shaped, inspired and challenged Hema
Hema is a proud Nepalese graduate who was determined to make a difference in people’s lives. Committed to advocating for and protecting others, Hema knew a career in nursing was the only path for her.
Read more about How a nursing degree shaped, inspired and challenged HemaAspiring 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 StoryStudying off-campus but still in the action: Meet Sushan
Sushan is part of the first generation of his family to receive a formal education and to go to university. His dreams of studying an MBA in Australia were almost lost when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. With CDU, Sushan has been able to study and build a community in Australia without leaving his home in Nepal.
Read more about Studying off-campus but still in the action: Meet SushanAward-winning trainee Jahdai has health research at the heart
A proud Tiwi Islands man, Jahdai Vigona is giving back to his community through his work at the Menzies School of Health Research. By starting a VET traineeship, Jahdai not only became the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year, but he also opened up a world of opportunities for his future.
Read more about Award-winning trainee Jahdai has health research at the heartAn "unexpected" MBA journey helped Ellie thrive in business
Ellie had grown up in her parents’ business and always knew she wanted to start one of her own. The Master of Business Administration at CDU was the “unexpected and utterly unprecedented experience” that would see her fulfil that ambition and much more.
Read more about An "unexpected" MBA journey helped Ellie thrive in businessHow one TAFE course launched Wendy's award-winning career
Without finishing high school, Wendy moved to the NT and started working in hospitality. Her decision to study a VET course at CDU inspired a love of learning, followed by a love of teaching. Turns out, she's pretty good at it!
Read more about How one TAFE course launched Wendy's award-winning careerAn MBA changed this top cop's worldview
Sachin Sharma was a Superintendent of the NT Police when he decided to study a Master of Business Administration online at CDU. It would change his worldview—and his career.
Read more about An MBA changed this top cop's worldviewSaba's MBA sparked a whole new career
After almost a decade of working in diverse multinational organisations, Saba Sadiq had plenty of people skills. A Master of Business Administration gave her the knowledge to harness people management strategy and enter a new dream career in HR.
Read more about Saba's MBA sparked a whole new careerFrom soccer star to nursing degree: Jessica's story
A knee injury forced A-grade soccer star Jessica to reassess her future. A suggestion from her grandparents led to an online nursing degree at CDU, and now she’s kicking goals in a totally new career.
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