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 now dancing to a different tune working as a nurse.
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The business student with big dreams of her own NGO
Etabez is studying a Bachelor of Business at Charles Darwin University. Her two best friends are studying completely different degrees in medicine and law. What binds them together is a pact made in childhood.
The power of placements: Meet psych grad Jennifer
As part of her psychology degree at Charles Darwin University, Jennifer had to complete placements where she could put classroom theory in practice. Her experiences and new industry connections helped her build her real-world skills across multiple areas and jump-started her career after graduation.
Studying social work was "truly transformative" for Josephine
In the midst of COVID-19 lockdowns in Melbourne, Josephine began contemplating a career change. A passion for social justice and the desire to help others led her to the rewarding and challenging field of social work.
"My calling": Priscilla became a social worker against the odds
Social work graduate Priscilla did not take the traditional path to university. Instead, she had to overcome tragedy at a young age and her own self-doubts to don the graduation cap and gown.
From sawdust to social work: Meet Dan
Dan is a qualified carpenter who worked in the construction industry for 15 years. A little soul-searching on a holiday saw him pluck up the courage to make a huge career change.
Hannah found a passion for public health in the Kimberley
Hannah’s time volunteering in a remote community in the Kimberley would inspire her to change gears in her career. Studying public health online at Charles Darwin University became the link to her future.
"Jobs don't have a gender": Meet electrician Sarah
A love of learning saw sparky Sarah become a trainer and an advocate for all students in the industry. She’s making sure there are no barriers to pursuing a rewarding, challenging career in the electrical trades.
A four-minute video changed this psychology student's life
Studying psychology at Charles Darwin University not only transformed Fatima's career, but it also dramatically altered the way she sees herself and understands the world around her.
Why I chose CDU for my research degree
Charles Darwin University may be small, but we have an impressive international reputation for research. Here, some of our researchers explain what made them choose to pursue a Higher Degree by Research with CDU.