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 moreTackling real-world challenges with engineering
If you’ve always had an interest in science, maths and technology, see how you can apply these theories to practical challenges and help shape a better future. Kieran Marchant completed a Bachelor of Engineering majoring in Chemical Engineering at CDU, with the ambition to work on a revolutionary project at the pinnacle of technology to meet the needs of the world.
Read more about Tackling real-world challenges with engineeringKyaw's Pathway to Study
If you’re dreaming of a degree but not sure if you have the skills to succeed at university, check out Kyaw’s story.
Read more about Kyaw's Pathway to StudyWhen the accounting profession is your passion: Ajit's story
Accounting has always been a passion for Ajit Shinde. In his early twenties, Ajit studied a Master of Accounting (Professional Practice) at CDU's Waterfront campus in Darwin. Today, he works as a senior auditor and helps accounting students overcome barriers during their professional practice placements.
Read more about When the accounting profession is your passion: Ajit's storyIt's not what you start with: Mark's journey to studying law
If you'd met Mark in high school, you'd never guess where his future might take him. Today, he's a highly successful law student, an NT Young Achiever of the Year and involved in more legal and community initiatives than we can count.
Read more about It's not what you start with: Mark's journey to studying lawThe Humanitarian Design Summit: Everything I was expecting and more.
Tiana Hokins is currently studying a Bachelor of Humanitarian and Community Studies online whilst raising a new born baby. Through Charles Darwin University she was given the opportunity to attend the Engineers Without Borders Humanitarian Design Summit in India and describes it as one of the most amazing experiences she has had to date.
Read more about The Humanitarian Design Summit: Everything I was expecting and more.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.
Read more about Jacob's on track: sport, study and family lifeBalancing 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.
Read more about Balancing pro footy and study: Two AFL players on studying exercise and sport scienceNewborn 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.
Read more about Newborn and new career path: Chandu did itHow 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.
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