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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Kirstie's drawing visual arts inspiration from her reality
Dreaming of a career as an artist? Kirstie Scullen, a visual arts graduate of CDU, made it her reality. She shares here motivations, influences, and how she grew creatively through her studies, life experience and perception of the world.
Stephanie’s on a mission to create lasting change
Stephanie hopes to use the knowledge and experiences gained while studying a Bachelor of Humanitarian and Community Studies to initiate social change.
New country, new friends: How William combined a teaching degree and travel
Motivated by a desire to see how people learn in other countries, William Jansen decided to combine his teaching degree and travel. He travelled to Germany as part of CDU’s Global Mobility program, spending four weeks at the Philipps-Universität of Marburg in their Summer University Program.
Larissa's Top End adventures: on the trail of a mysterious mammal
Passionate about ecology and wildlife, Larissa Potter graduated from CDU with a Bachelor of Science with first class Honours. She was nominated by her lecturers as a Valedictorian for her outstanding academic record.
How Gabby is forging a legal career, even against the odds
Success is not determined by your past but by perseverance. Gabby's story sounds like a Hollywood movie script, but we can assure you, it's real life. She didn't finish high school and as a disadvantaged youth, she found herself homeless. Now she is fulfilling her dream to study law.
How Mel stayed motivated through her IT degree
After completing Year 12, Mel Green took a few gap years and worked full-time before deciding on which university and course was right for her. After researching her options, she chose to study a Bachelor of Information Technology with CDU.
A kettlebell champion not weighed down by her studies
Studying towards a degree takes time and dedication, but it needn't get in the way of achieving sporting, career or life goals. In fact, CDU student and Aussie kettlebell athlete Saga Wessman doesn't let anything stand in her way!
An education pioneer in the digital era: Chengxi's story
Chengxi Li had become disillusioned with her studies. She was halfway through a Master of Professional Accounting when she realised she’d made a mistake. But, out of that experience she found a new passion for teaching and learning.
Why I changed course to become a midwife
Ishita Singhal originally studied Information Technology before deciding to pursue a career she was truly passionate about. After graduating with a Bachelor of Midwifery from CDU, she couldn’t be happier with her decision. We asked Ishita about what motivated her to follow her study goals, as well as her experiences as a CDU student.