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 now dancing to a different tune working as a nurse.
Read moreSaba's MBA sparked a whole new career
After almost a decade of working in diverse multinational organisations, Saba Sadiq had plenty of people skills. A Master of Business Administration gave her the knowledge to harness people management strategy and enter a new dream career in HR.
From soccer star to nursing degree: Jessica's story
A knee injury forced A-grade soccer star Jessica to reassess her future. A suggestion from her grandparents led to an online nursing degree at CDU, and now she’s kicking goals in a totally new career.
The student that just keeps giving: Meet Ross
Ross Cook’s extensive career is testament to his adaptability, skills and caring nature. His study experience with CDU built a greater sense of confidence in his own abilities and what he could achieve. Now he's paying it forward.
Building community from the ground up: Meet Jurse
Jurse Salandanan's love of paying it forward saw him forming an award-winning organisation in response to COVID-19. He's already contributed significantly to the architectural and international student community, but he's only getting started.
From Paris to planting Australian natives: Chloe’s story
Nature lover Chloe lives in Humpty Doo and juggles her job at a plant nursery, her daughter, and her studies at CDU. She may be from Paris, but this horticulture student has set up roots in the Top End.
Rob's work gives a voice to the environment
Rob Law is a staunch advocate for environmental preservation and lobbies for policy change on its behalf. His CDU studies provided the perfect springboard for driving change.
Monishka is pouring her energy into making change
With leaders like Dr Monishka Narayan, the future is bright. Passion, determination and her academic experience at CDU have driven her to forge a successful career in the energy sector. Her actions today are improving our tomorrow.
Mastering the social world: Meet Chigozie
When Chy took on a part-time role in the disability sector, it ignited a desire in her to study in the field and become a social worker. Now in her final year of a Master of Social Work, she’s grateful that she chose CDU.
An inspirational community member: Meet Karina
Karina used the knowledge she gained during her legal studies degree to create Starwin, a female-led community enterprise in Darwin. Its growth and success are testament to her hard work and dedication to others.