Balance work, life and study
The difference between higher education and VET
In Australia, tertiary study falls into two categories: Higher Education and Vocational Education and Training (VET, also known as TAFE). The type of study you choose will depend on your career goals.
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Financial support for study: What help can I get?
It can be daunting wondering how you’re going to pay for university study and the costs that come with taking time to study, such as child care or reduced working hours, but there is help out there for you.
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The 72-year-old math lecturer that became a lawyer
After starting her career as a maths teacher, Rosemary Jacob did a complete career 180 in her seventies and took on the challenge of being a lawyer. Motivated to solve the problem of providing affordable legal advice, she set - and achieved - her goal to study law.
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Debra's climbing the corporate ladder
When Debra Hutcheson started her career at entry level with the Northern Territory Government, she knew she wanted to achieve more. Studying at CDU was just the thing she needed to make an impression and rise up the ranks.
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From shoestring travelling to a six-figure salary
The lure of Europe was strong for Marc when he finished high school, so off he went. After a few years of travelling on a budget and being away from family, he decided it was time head home and get a trade.
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'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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5 questions you must ask a uni before starting an online degree
For many Australians, COVID-19 has uncovered the possibilities of living life online - from shopping and socialising to working and studying. Before you jump into studying an online degree, here are the questions you should be posing to universities you’re considering for your course.
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Getting back in the game: from sports injury to degree
Not one to be put off by a sports injury, Emmanuel embraced his experience as an opportunity to think about his career options after high school. With an interest in helping injured athletes, he's studying a Bachelor of Sports and Exercise Science at CDU.
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Jenny picked CDU and is now fulfilling her dreams
For Jenny, the Australian lifestyle was a big factor in her decision to study in Australia. But it was also her lifelong ambition of becoming a teacher. The uniqueness of the Territory that gave her the push to study teaching at CDU and fulfil her dream.
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