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 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.
Read more about How Gabby is forging a legal career, even against the oddsHow 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.
Read more about How Mel stayed motivated through her IT degreeA 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!
Read more about A kettlebell champion not weighed down by her studiesAn 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.
Read more about An education pioneer in the digital era: Chengxi's storyWhy 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.
Read more about Why I changed course to become a midwifeTurning a hobby into a degree: Mitchell’s story
Like so many others, Mitchell Beagley didn’t know what he wanted to do when he finished Year 12. Luckily, he discovered a traineeship in a field he’s passionate about and has since completed a Cert II and III in Aquaculture, and is currently studying a Bachelor of Environmental Science with CDU – all while juggling full-time work and parenting duties.
Read more about Turning a hobby into a degree: Mitchell’s storyKatie's studies abroad: Applying learnings from a Fijian adventure
Studying a semester abroad can bestow benefits such as learning another language, experiencing another culture, meeting new people, personal growth and having a great adventure. Katie experienced all pf that and more.
Read more about Katie's studies abroad: Applying learnings from a Fijian adventureI want to change the world: Taking a new global perspective home
Ready to turn your passion for positive change, humanitarianism and helping others into a rewarding career? Hear how one CDU student got hands-on experience in the field at the 2017 Engineers Without Borders Design Summit in India.
Read more about I want to change the world: Taking a new global perspective homeForging your career path through study: Talal's experience
When you’re mapping a path to achieve your career goals, you’ll likely be looking at a university and a degree that can help you land a full-time job pretty quickly after graduation. But what if you could accelerate things a bit?
Read more about Forging your career path through study: Talal's experience