High school to uni
Should I go straight to uni or take a gap year?
It's your last year of high school. Maybe you know exactly what tertiary studies you want to pursue, or maybe you're still deciding or keen to take a break. The question is, to gap year or not gap year?
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High school vs University
Making the leap from high school to university can be like Harry Potter moving from his cupboard underneath the stairs to the Hogwarts Castle. Going between two completely different worlds! Don't worry, we've broken down the main differences for you.
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Sustainability, socialising and studying abroad: Shannon’s story
NT local Shannon has graduated with great memories from her time at CDU: she travelled to Indonesia on a research trip, made lots of new friends with social clubs, and studied hard to finish a Bachelor of Engineering/Master of Engineering (Civil & Structural).
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Balancing study and a great social life
Muriel Scholz moved from Katherine to begin studying a Bachelor of Science at CDU and has chosen to live on campus at International House Darwin (IHD). She loves to socialise with the domestic and international CDU students who also reside at IHD and shares her experience about making life-long friends at uni.
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Doing the maths: does a degree add up financially?
It’s no secret that a university degree is a considerable investment. Aside from the course cost, your income could also take a hit if you need to cut down on your working hours.
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Stephanie’s on a mission to create lasting change
Stephanie hopes to use the knowledge and experiences gained while studying a Bachelor of Humanitarian and Community Studies to initiate social change.
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Decisions, decisions. Choosing the right course for you
Six real uni students on why they chose their courses, what attracted them to CDU and how they found the jump from high school to uni life.
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Six reasons not to study at university
And how to switch that thinking. If you are thinking about tackling a university degree, you probably have a few questions or barriers preventing you from taking the plunge and getting started.
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Tackling 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.
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