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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Jacob's on track: sport, study and family life
Exercise and Sport Science student, professional athlete and new father, Jacob, talks about the dedication it takes to succeed across cycling, studying and fatherhood.
Balancing pro footy and study: Two AFL players on studying exercise and sport science
Andrew Otten and Jason Porplyzia tell us how they balance playing professional AFL for the Adelaide Crows with studying a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science online with CDU.
Newborn and new career path: Chandu did it
When Chandu was on maternity leave caring for her one-month-old son, she decided that when the time came, she wanted to return to the workforce as a biomedical engineer.
How I found my way back to nursing
“Nursing is something I always wanted to do. So I completed my Diploma of Nursing and then decided to upgrade my qualification so I could have access to more opportunities in the nursing profession and expand my scope of practice." - Danielle, CDU Nursing student.
How Sam went from bridging course to PhD
Sam Keitaanpaa didn’t always plan to go to university. After Year 12, he travelled to the UK to work for a year, before returning home to Australia to work in retail. It was then that Sam realised that a career in healthcare was what he really wanted to pursue.
How I'm pursuing my childhood dream of becoming a teacher
We all have that one teacher who stays with us for life. You remember their lessons and support like it was yesterday. And now that you're all grown up, you want to be just like them. When Kelsey started studying teaching, she was in the same shoes.
Why I pursued my passion after having a child
Wondering if studying while you have children is the right step? Be inspired by Sarah. After spending four years focused on her growing family, she decided that the time was right pursue her passion by starting her first degree in Pharmacy.
Nathaniel's flexible approach to uni
CDU student Nathaniel shares why you don't always need to have perfect plans before you start, you just need to start.
After four degrees, I found my passion in law
It may have taken Caitlin several degrees and 20 years in the finance industry, but she's finally found her passion in law.