Alumni stories
'There is help wherever you turn': Kenisha on studying after kids
Indigenous woman Kenisha never imagined she'd become a lawyer. But, after having two kids, overcoming family challenges and living all over Australia, she's studying law at CDU. And now she's emerging as a leader in her community.
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'Endless opportunities': IT student Reema on staying local and loving it
To the surprise of her loved ones, Reema decided to stay local to study IT at CDU after finishing high school. Now, she's playing her part to set an example of what women in IT can achieve in Darwin. Here's her study story.
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Territorian techie stays local to study: Jack's story
Born and raised in the Northern Territory, Jack wanted to stay close to his loved ones after high school, while still achieving his goal of getting an IT degree. CDU was the natural choice. Here's how his IT studies and the tight-knit IT community helped him realise his career goals.
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Why Max chose CDU's law school over Melbourne
Max has seen a lot of the world in his twenty-something years. On finishing high school, the Bali-born, Darwin-raised travel enthusiast was all set to study in Melbourne. But, at the last minute, changed his mind to study law at CDU. Here's why he reckons it was the best decision of his life so far.
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Jodi's surprising direction after a nursing degree
When Jodi started studying nursing online at CDU, she was working in aged care with the dream of becoming a nurse. A few years later, with her nursing degree in hand, she’s ended up back in aged care.
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Knowing when to ask for help: Meg's study story
When Meg graduated from CDU with an environmental science degree, she quickly landed a job in her chosen profession. But Meg’s success came after many challenges. Her story is one of persistence, passion and knowing when to reach out for help.
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From degree to job with a global tech giant: Anup's story
Anup's IT degree was the beginning of a long career leading major IT projects for government and enterprise.
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Sharina's persistence paid off in the best way possible
When Sharina Muneeb moved to Australia in 2018 and started a Master of Business Administration at CDU, she wanted to combine work and study. And it was ultimately the commitment to her studies that landed her a job.
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From self-doubt to star apprentice: Yron's story
Despite being out of school for so long, Yron tackled his eletrotechnology course head on and emerged as CDU Apprentice of the Year. His secret? Learning from former tradies with a solid grasp of what they were teaching.
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