
Student stories

A quick step into nursing with an online degree: Meet Michelle
As a busy mum and trained dancer, Michelle never dreamed that a different career would be possible. But CDU changed all that. Waltzing through a flexible online nursing degree, she's is now dancing to a different tune working as a nurse.
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Breanna felt the call of teaching pull her back to the Territory
Darwin local Breanna wanted a taste of the big, wide world outside once she left school, but the laidback Territory lifestyle soon called her back home. With a new career plan and a scholarship or two under her belt, postgraduate teaching student Breanna can’t wait to make a positive impact on high school students in her hometown.
Postgraduate IT student Pravaka used networking to succeed
Discover how Pravaka's temporary data analyst job helped him land a dream role at the Department of Education in Darwin. With supportive colleagues and mentors, Pravaka has grown both professionally and personally, thanks in part to CDU's networking events.
Hasan landed his dream teaching job in Darwin
Hasan's Master of Teaching degree from CDU paved the way for a successful career as a curriculum coordinator at St. John's Catholic College. His networking skills and work ethic were crucial in landing his dream job, and he feels fortunate to have settled into a supportive community.
Cindy’s social work success in Darwin
Cindy studied a Master of Social Work at Charles Darwin University. After she completed her work placement, she found her dream job right here in Darwin.
Amrit's building a bright future with a Master of Engineering
When Amrit graduated from CDU, he was excited about his future career in the construction industry. It didn’t take long before he began a corporate career instead.
From Mumbai to Darwin to a career in IT
Trevor recently graduated from CDU with a Master in Information Technology (Cybersecurity). His experience of studying at CDU has been extremely positive.

Working in IT and proud to call Darwin home
Chao arrived in Darwin from China to study Master of Information Technology, Software Engineering. His experience of studying and living in Darwin has been wonderful.

A Bachelor of Accounting offered a new career high
When Samina arrived in Darwin from Nepal, she was excited to start studying a Bachelor of Accounting at CDU. Her success after graduating speaks for itself.
From Vietnam to Darwin to an electrical engineering career
Trong studied a Bachelor of Engineering with honours at CDU, majoring in electrical engineering. He now works as an electrical engineer at APD Engineering and has never looked back.