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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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VET student and trainer Taylah

Taylah's harnessing her passion for agriculture

Taylah turned an early love of horses and rural life into an award-winning TAFE student experience at CDU, followed by a dream career she never saw coming.  

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Teacher Axel with chemistry class

Axel's connecting kids with the fun side of science

Axel knows first-hand the impact a great teacher can have on your future. He was inspired by many of his own high school teachers to pursue a career in education. Not only is Axel now forging a career as a chemistry teacher in his hometown of Darwin, but he’s also sharing his passion for STEM with the rest of the planet. 

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Conservation student AJ with ute

A warrior for wilderness and wildlife: Meet AJ

AJ is pretty passionate about the Northern Territory. He hopes to play a part in keeping the natural wonders in his backyard as pristine as possible by studying Conservation and Ecosystem Management at CDU.

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Master of Teaching student Breanna

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.

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Pravaka Tennis

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.

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Hasan at Ski Club

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.

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Alumni Cindy Social Work

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.

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Amrit at work

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. 

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CDU Alumni Trevor

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.

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