Yvonne always planned to go to university, but young motherhood put her plans on pause – at least for a decade or two. Starting her first degree in her late 30s didn't slow her learning down in the slightest.
Starting university is an exciting time as you immerse yourself in new surroundings, meet new people and take on study challenges. However, it’s normal to feel anxious. How will you adapt to university? Will you make friends? How will you cover all your fees? Let's take a look at all the ways CDU can support you on your journey.
Upgrading your qualification with an honours year can open up a range of new career prospects. We asked three environmental science students what inspired them to seek a higher qualification.
Not one to be put off by a sports injury, Emmanuel embraced his experience as an opportunity to think about his career options after high school. With an interest in helping injured athletes, he's studying a Bachelor of Sports and Exercise Science at CDU.
You’re already a multi-tasker and decision-maker, and now you’re adding study to the mix. Start study on the right foot and reduce unnecessary stress and guilt.
Criminal defence lawyer Harita Sridhar is passionate about helping and engaging with Indigenous communities. She started her career with a law degree and is now working at the Northern Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA). Now, she’s going a step further with a postgraduate certificate in Indigenous studies at CDU.
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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.
As the humanitarian aid and disaster management sector evolves, keeping up with best practice and new ways of responding to crises has never been more important. That’s exactly why Emma Kettle chose to return to uni to take on a postgraduate degree in Humanitarian, Disaster and Emergency Management.
Sydney is Australia’s largest and most famous city, with a lively and vibrant buzz that makes it the ultimate year-round destination. The city always has plenty of things to do, no matter what the season, and it's the perfect place for those students coming in from overseas to study here. We took the opportunity to speak to Bachelor of Accounting student Ashweeta Paudel about her CDU Sydney experience so far.