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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Setting up for success online: Maggie's story
Since her first visit to Darwin, Maggie was destined to pursue her passion with a teaching degree at CDU. Amidst COVID-19 border restrictions, she started her studies online in Hong Kong and later joined the first international student charter flight to Australia.
How a hands-on degree is helping Nicholas become an engineer
Nicholas has always wanted to get involved in projects and at CDU he’s done exactly that. Studying his engineering degree has kept him pretty busy and, combined with a hands-on cadetship, he’s on track to build a successful career in engineering.
Environment protector to educated advocate: Meet Cassian
Cassian is applying his experience in engaging with the local First Nations communities to find new approaches to solving complex environmental problems back home in Tanzania.
Lloyd's studying humanitarian aid to make the world a better place
After a challenging childhood in the Philippines, Lloyd wanted to dedicate his life to helping people in need. He found a way to do that through a degree in humanitarian aid at CDU.
I studied enviro science to make a difference: Meet Brittany
When Brittany started a science degree after year 12, she wasn’t convinced it was for her. But a two-year travel stint changed that. She returned home with a new-found awareness of environmental issues and came back to CDU to finish the science degree she’d started.
Heather's charter flight story: From online to on campus
When COVID-19 struck, international student Heather was at home in China. She was preparing to study a Master's degree in accounting at CDU in Darwin when borders closed. Heather did not give in; instead, she started studying online.
How volunteering enhanced my study experience: Meet Nilesh
Volunteering has been shown to be hugely beneficial to university students, both socially and professionally. CDU international student Nilesh is evidence of this.
Parenting and an environmental science degree: Meet Joelene
Inspired by a hike on the Larapinta Trail, Joelene set out to pursue a career in environmental sciences. At 27 weeks pregnant, Joelene completed a three hour exam and now credits her daughter for keeping her on track.
From bridging course to occupational therapy: Malia's journey
Studying her master’s degree in occupational therapy, Malia’s set to fulfill her goal of becoming an occupational therapist. Study combined with personal life experience means she’ll be very well qualified.