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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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Psychology grad Jennifer on campus

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. 

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Social work student Josephine on Casuarina campus

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.

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Social work graduate Priscilla on Casuarina campus

"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. 

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Carpenter Dan was inspired to pursue social work while in Nepal

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. 

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Public health graduate Hannah at work

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. 

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Electrical trades advocate Sarah Brunton

"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.

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Psychology student Fatima in Darwin

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. 

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Casuarina campus by night

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.

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Future doctor Alicia is studying clinical sciences at CDU

Darwinite Alicia is joining the next generation of doctors

Instilled with an interest in health from an early age, Alicia's on the direct pathway to medicine through the Bachelor of Clinical Sciences at Charles Darwin University. She's part of the next generation of Territory doctors.

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