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Proud Larrakia and Birri Gubba woman Melissa Fisher was determined to go to university after seeing her father’s lack of literacy growing up.

The Greek In-Country language program is an excellent opportunity for students to experience Greek culture first hand. It combines coursework taught by lecturers from CDU, the University of the Aegean as well as other Greek Educational Institutions. This intensive three-week program is equivalent to a full unit of Greek language study and may include Kalymnos and other islands, Athens, and a study trip in the northern mainland region of Macedonia.

For Qiujianni Fan (Jenny), the Australian lifestyle was a big factor in her decision to study in Australia. But it was also Jenny’s lifelong ambition of becoming a teacher and the uniqueness of the Territory that gave her the push to study teaching at CDU and fulfil her dream.

As an exercise and sports scientist you'll be an expert in understanding how human bodies respond to exercise, and how to make a difference in the quality of life for all people. You'll teach people to use exercise as an intervention to improve health and fitness. The course is integrated with health, fitness and sporting agencies within the community. This gives you a variety of options for work placement as part of your study program. Delivered on campus in the Northern Territory and external delivery mode, you'll study the general principles of health and physical performance, specialising in tropical hot and humid conditions.

Ben’s journey as a Charles Darwin University international student started in a slightly unconventional way. He had failed his English exams in the fourth year of his finance degree in his home country of Colombia.

Students at Charles Darwin University (CDU) now have access to free student coaching to help them with their professional and academic success.

As part of her Bachelor of Environmental Science, CDU student Erica Smith seized the opportunity to cross Brazil off her travel bucket list as she took part in the two-week Brazilian Amazon Field Intensive (BAFI) offered by CDU's College of Engineering, IT and Environment. Erica is currently half-way through her degree and determined to major in Wildlife Conservation.  For the past five years, Erica studied part time so she could fit in her work schedule. Last year, she moved to Darwin from a remote community in East Arnhem Land to transition into full time study at Casuarina Campus and make faster progress toward completing her studies. 

Experienced hotelier Pat made the move to the quiet city of Darwin from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok to study Commercial Cookery and Hospitality Management, with the dream of becoming a hospitality entrepreneur.