Balance work, life and study
A remote-area Nursing student in the Outback
With a passion for improving the mental health outcomes for people living in remote and rural communities, Rachel Ashton has proudly completed her last two clinical placements in the Northern Territory as part of her Bachelor of Nursing degree with CDU.
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How Kelly managed study commitments while moving interstate, twice!
Meet Kelly, an external student who will be graduating in 2019 with her Bachelor of Science. Read how she has taken study head-on while moving interstate and what motivates her to keep on with her studies.
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Elizabeth: Balancing work, study and family
Wondering if it’s possible to balance study and family? Elizabeth shared with us her hopes and honest experience about being a dynamic mum who works full time while studying a law degree online at CDU.
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How Gabby is forging a legal career, even against the odds
Success is not determined by your past but by perseverance. Gabby's story sounds like a Hollywood movie script, but we can assure you, it's real life. She didn't finish high school and as a disadvantaged youth, she found herself homeless. Now she is fulfilling her dream to study law.
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How Mel stayed motivated through her IT degree
After completing Year 12, Mel Green took a few gap years and worked full-time before deciding on which university and course was right for her. After researching her options, she chose to study a Bachelor of Information Technology with CDU.
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Civil engineering success
Are you thinking of studying engineering, but unsure about what’s involved or nervous about the challenges ahead? The fear of being defeated played as a key motivator for Sky McFarlane in completing her Bachelor of Civil Engineering.
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A kettlebell champion not weighed down by her studies
Studying towards a degree takes time and dedication, but it needn't get in the way of achieving sporting, career or life goals. In fact, CDU student and Aussie kettlebell athlete Saga Wessman doesn't let anything stand in her way!
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Turning a hobby into a degree: Mitchell’s story
Like so many others, Mitchell Beagley didn’t know what he wanted to do when he finished Year 12. Luckily, he discovered a traineeship in a field he’s passionate about and has since completed a Cert II and III in Aquaculture, and is currently studying a Bachelor of Environmental Science with CDU – all while juggling full-time work and parenting duties.
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Make this summer your most productive yet
Whether you’re taking an extended break, working, or even studying; this is a time to stop, reflect and explore how you can make this summer and the year ahead your best yet. Here's 10 practical tips to make your summer more productive and meaningful.
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