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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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Hannah is researching military vets who attend uni

At first, Australian Air Force veteran Hannah Taino-Spick didn’t think she was eligible to do a research degree. Thanks to a supportive professor at Charles Darwin University, however, Hannah is now pursuing a PhD via a Higher Degree by Research (HDR). 

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May Fan outdoors in Darwin

May's bold choices led her to CDU and on to career success.

A few years ago, May Fan was happy with the status quo. She lived in China’s Anhui province and had a good education and a stable career. She was surrounded by supportive family, including her loving husband and a young daughter. Then one day, something changed.

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CDU student Lucy Lockhart with her partner

Studying abroad in the UK: Lucy's story

Lucy Lockhart is a professional rugby player, Bachelor of Education Secondary (Science) student at CDU and she’s studying online from the United Kingdom. She recently completed a study abroad program at Worcester University. 

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An online law degree with toddlers? Margaret did it.

Margaret began her online law degree at Charles Darwin University with a one-year-old on her knee, and had her second child in her second semester of study. As well as winning eight awards and two scholarships, she graduated in only four years, with first class honours.

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ALISHA working with a child in the classroom

I did an online teaching degree while living in remote Australia

Alisha has always dreamed of becoming a teacher and she wasn't about to let remote living stop her from studying a teaching degree. Rather, she embraced the opportunity to study teaching online, while building a fulfilling career - and life.

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CDU student Peta Lewellin with her family

Peta’s midwifery career is inspired by a Disney heroine

Peta Lewellin says that her ultimate dream is to become the Mary Poppins of the postnatal world. What does that mean? And how is Peta able to pursue Charles Darwin University’s Bachelor of Midwifery when she lives thousands of kilometres away? Read on to find out more about Peta and her commitment to excellence in maternal care.

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CDU student Pattarawadee Chatleelawat overlooks a park

Her peers were settling down, but Pat followed her dream

Experienced hotelier Pat made the move to the quiet city of Darwin from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok to study Commercial Cookery and Hospitality Management. Her dream is to become a hospitality entrepreneur. 

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Rory with Big Kev the dinosaur

Meet Rory, the Australian Apprentice of the Year

Overseeing the move of Big Kev the dinosaur may not be the most important recent event in Rory Milner’s life, but it’s right up there. “Big Kev is a Territory icon. People ask me, ‘How’s Kev? Will he be safe?” says the Charles Darwin University graduate.

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Coco outside and smiling

From China to Galiwin’ku: Coco’s passion for positive change

Studying a Master of Teaching at Charles Darwin University’s Casuarina campus, with the aim to graduate in 2021, Coco Chan has embraced her new life in Australia. 

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