Balance work, life and study
Jolin’s calculated journey to a career she loves
Read more about Jolin’s calculated journey to a career she lovesArriving in Australia from Ho Chi Minh City, Jolin was passionate about furthering her career and expanding on her existing skills. Since studying Master of Professional Accounting at CDU she hasn’t looked back.
Stella’s working holiday turned healthy career change
Read more about Stella’s working holiday turned healthy career changeWhen the pandemic hit in early 2020, it put a stop to Stella’s working holiday around Australia. But that change in plans led her to postgraduate study in nutrition at CDU and now, Stella calls the Northern Territory home.
Tran and Nicholas are cooking up a career
Read more about Tran and Nicholas are cooking up a careerBusiness was always in the blood for Nicholas, but he knew he didn’t want to follow in his family's footsteps. He felt hospitality and the food industry calling out to him. Similarly, Tran has loved cooking since she was a little girl. It didn’t take either of them very long to decide to study commercial cookery at CDU.
Teacher Tom's giving back to his new community in Darwin
Read more about Teacher Tom's giving back to his new community in DarwinWhen Tom wanted to learn more about education systems outside of his home country of China, he tutored and interned across the world. Then Australia and a Master of Teaching at CDU beckoned, where Tom is giving back as much as he's getting.
Nikki's VET course let her explore a new passion
Read more about Nikki's VET course let her explore a new passionStarting a Certificate III in Fitness was a no-brainer for Nikki. Already working full-time for the NT Government, Nikki discovered a growing passion for health and fitness and knew the best way to explore it was through CDU.
Showkat's making the most of online study
Read more about Showkat's making the most of online studyBecause of travel restrictions, international student Showkat Ara Khan is studying online in her home country of Bangladesh. While she can't be on campus, she’s still making the most of her time online with CDU.
The joy of volunteering: Farhana’s story
Read more about The joy of volunteering: Farhana’s storyInternational student, Farhana, is a champion at helping people who are in need, whether that’s in the classroom or through invaluable volunteer work. Throughout her life, her deep passions have always been education and social development. Thanks to her Master of Teaching at CDU, she has been able to blend the two together.
Engineer Shehani is empowering women in STEM
Read more about Engineer Shehani is empowering women in STEMFrom a young age, Shehani loved all things machines, systems and aircrafts. This passion would see her enter a traditionally male-dominated industry and bring her to Australia to study a Master of Engineering (Mechanical) at CDU.
Aspiring educator and changemaker: Hasan’s Story
Read more about Aspiring educator and changemaker: Hasan’s StoryGrowing up in the heart of Dhaka, Bangladesh, Hasan always had a passion to teach and be a catalyst for change. With a persistent desire to excel, Hasan jumped at the chance to study in Darwin, Australia.