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 moreThe student that just keeps giving: Meet Ross
Ross Cook’s extensive career is testament to his adaptability, skills and caring nature. His study experience with CDU built a greater sense of confidence in his own abilities and what he could achieve. Now he's paying it forward.
Read more about The student that just keeps giving: Meet RossBuilding community from the ground up: Meet Jurse
Jurse Salandanan's love of paying it forward saw him forming an award-winning organisation in response to COVID-19. He's already contributed significantly to the architectural and international student community, but he's only getting started.
Read more about Building community from the ground up: Meet JurseFrom Paris to planting Australian natives: Chloe’s story
Nature lover Chloe lives in Humpty Doo and juggles her job at a plant nursery, her daughter, and her studies at CDU. She may be from Paris, but this horticulture student has set up roots in the Top End.
Read more about From Paris to planting Australian natives: Chloe’s storyRob's work gives a voice to the environment
Rob Law is a staunch advocate for environmental preservation and lobbies for policy change on its behalf. His CDU studies provided the perfect springboard for driving change.
Read more about Rob's work gives a voice to the environmentMonishka is pouring her energy into making change
With leaders like Dr Monishka Narayan, the future is bright. Passion, determination and her academic experience at CDU have driven her to forge a successful career in the energy sector. Her actions today are improving our tomorrow.
Read more about Monishka is pouring her energy into making changeMastering the social world: Meet Chigozie
When Chy took on a part-time role in the disability sector, it ignited a desire in her to study in the field and become a social worker. Now in her final year of a Master of Social Work, she’s grateful that she chose CDU.
Read more about Mastering the social world: Meet ChigozieAn inspirational community member: Meet Karina
Karina used the knowledge she gained during her legal studies degree to create Starwin, a female-led community enterprise in Darwin. Its growth and success are testament to her hard work and dedication to others.
Read more about An inspirational community member: Meet KarinaMadalena's working on healthy outcomes for all
Madalena spends her life improving the lives of others. Thanks to CDU's flexible learning, she was able to study a Master of Public Policy at CDU while working as Vice Minister for Health in the Timor-Leste government.
Read more about Madalena's working on healthy outcomes for allEmma's career has become a never-ending project
With more than 15 years of experience working in infrastructure and the built environment in planning, design development and construction Emma’s passion for project management knows no bounds. And it all started with a Business degree at CDU.
Read more about Emma's career has become a never-ending project