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 single parent Sharni is getting her nursing degree
Sharni Woods knows all too well that being a mum is a full time job. With an active two year old, she has little time to herself. But that hasn’t stopped her reaching for her goals. Sharni’s currently studying an online nursing degree at CDU.
Read more about How single parent Sharni is getting her nursing degreePower(ful) play: Why Harita is studying Indigenous languages
Criminal defence lawyer Harita Sridhar is passionate about helping and engaging with Indigenous communities. She started her career with a law degree and is now going a step further with a postgraduate certificate in Indigenous Knowledges at CDU.
Read more about Power(ful) play: Why Harita is studying Indigenous languagesThat's a wrap: Ashleigh's path to ABC
Ashleigh's passion for media began at a young age when, with friends, she’d create short film clips dancing in the living room. Lights, camera, action were all part of their play. Fast forward to years later and not much had changed.
Read more about That's a wrap: Ashleigh's path to ABCI turned my gap-year job into a career: Zoe's story
After spending time working in the hospitality industry during her gap year, Zoe decided it was time to upskill with a vocational training course in hospitality and event management. In just two years, she's finished three TAFE qualifications and is a finalist in the NT Training Awards.
Read more about I turned my gap-year job into a career: Zoe's storyFinding his vocation: Luke's journey to full-time work
From bank teller to youth worker, Luke could be considered the jack of all trades! However, his decision to push himself further has brought him back into the world of study, this time to gain vocational training qualifications in business.
Read more about Finding his vocation: Luke's journey to full-time workFrom solar research student to lecturer: Meet Hooman
Hooman's journey started with an interest in addressing global warming. Now with a PhD under his belt, he’s a part of world-leading research and sharing his passion for solving big problems with a new generation of students.
Read more about From solar research student to lecturer: Meet HoomanEmre has taken his Masters to the world (and the White House)
As a Muslim Australian, Emre Celik has spent his career working to increase understanding, acceptance and celebration of his culture, not only in Australia but across the world.
Read more about Emre has taken his Masters to the world (and the White House)John's digging his way to a new career
John Hogarth is no stranger to digging in the dirt. For 14 years he worked fly-in-fly-out worker in the civil and mining sector. But when long hours and a grueling FIFO roster took their toll, he knew it was time for a change.
Read more about John's digging his way to a new careerShuanghong boosts her skills by learning on the job
Shuanghong took a chance on herself when she moved from China to Australia to study at CDU. The first person in her village to follow a path to university abroad, CDU’s supportive learning environment and practical work experience has changed the direction of her life.
Read more about Shuanghong boosts her skills by learning on the job