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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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Engineering student Shannon Kieran

Sustainability, socialising and studying abroad: Shannon’s story

NT local Shannon has graduated with great memories from her time at CDU: she travelled to Indonesia on a research trip, made lots of new friends with social clubs, and studied hard to finish a Bachelor of Engineering/Master of Engineering (Civil & Structural).

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Law

Zarah shows us it's never too late to become a lawyer

After moving to Australia, trying her hand at a range of jobs and starting a family, Zarah Tenorio's dream of becoming a lawyer is finally becoming a reality. She's just started her Bachelor of Laws and is already kicking goals.

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CDU Student Bridie is passionate about Mental Health Awareness

Burpees for mental health awareness: Bridie’s story

Burpee master, Northern Territory Young Australian of the Year and CDU Alumni, Bridie Duggan, is on a mission to raise awareness about mental illness prevention, and to spread the word about the positive impacts physical activity can have on mental health. 

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A remote-area Nursing student in the Outback

With a passion for improving the mental health outcomes for people living in remote and rural communities, Rachel Ashton has proudly completed her last two clinical placements in the Northern Territory as part of her Bachelor of Nursing degree with CDU.  

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CDU engineering and TEP student Rikki with her son

From enabling program to engineer: Rikki's story

Rikki Bruce was told her maths skills weren't up to scratch to study engineering. Not only did she graduate from CDU with an engineering degree, she was nominated by her lecturers as valedictorian for her outstanding personal achievements and academic record. 

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Kelly, CDU Science and TEP student

How Kelly managed study commitments while moving interstate, twice!

Meet Kelly, an external student who will be graduating in 2019 with her Bachelor of Science. Read how she has taken study head-on while moving interstate and what motivates her to keep on with her studies. 

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Law

Mauro's chance at a second career in law

Mauro is proof that anyone can make a mid-life career change, regardless of their education or personal background. A Melbourne native, Mauro was in his early forties when he decided to make the switch from working health administration and become a lawyer.

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Elizabeth: Balancing work, study and family

Wondering if it’s possible to balance study and family? Elizabeth shared with us her hopes and honest experience about being a dynamic mum who works full time while studying a law degree online at CDU. 

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Mastering the Internet of Things

Alwyn Jose recently graduated with a Master of Information Technology (Software Engineering) at CDU. Last year, he won the IT Code Fair business and innovation challenge with his CDU Smart Parking system. We asked him some questions about his experience as a CDU student. 

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