How Rebecca crafted a sustainable career in marketing
She's now Chief Marketing and Digital Officer at frank green, but Rebecca Smith found it difficult to work out what to study in her senior years of high school. Here's how she worked it out.
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ECU graduates are a fascinating mix of people every year and their stories can be aspirational – from discovering what they've become, to seeing where they've come from.
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Creating the right environment while you study: Vanessa's story
From Western Australia to Washington State, USA, ECU environmental science graduate Vanessa Rogers has had an interesting journey and an exciting career. Her advice to new students is, "be utterly relentless in the pursuit of real-world experience while working on your degree."
Aasta finds her dream career in genetic counselling
Like many students, Aasta Kelly left high school unsure what she wanted to do with her life. But some work experience, and a family challenge led to a light bulb moment.
No bar too high for this Law graduate
Jacqueline Gilchrist had always wanted to study Law, but life took her in a different direction. That included working in the media, owning businesses and having four children as a single parent.
I am woman, hear me more
Some people don't care much about the plight of others. Many do, but that's where it ends. Thankfully there are people who care and do something about it. Meet Tanya Langford.
ECU recognises Alumni making a mark in local communities, and on the world stage
ECU's Alumni Awards were held last night, with winners including a national broadcasting icon, a BAFTA-nominated Japanese animation and video games composer and a nurse who has changed the face of chemotherapy delivery for cancer patients in Australia.
Helen shifts the dial on the value of nurses
Everyone loves nurses. But do we really understand their stories? Nurse-turned-filmmaker Helen Hanson-Searle certainly does. She even made a short film to celebrate the profession.
Leah has a heart for tackling life's challenges
This story comes with a warning. It's not for the feint hearted. When Leah Armand has her heart set on something she achieves it. Strap yourself in.
How three young engineers built their dream careers
They came from different backgrounds and studied different courses, but they all experienced the same industry-applied learning, world-class facilities and dedicated support that helped them build a foundation for the future.
Friendship key to international student duo's success
After a chance meeting in their first week at university, two international students have ridden the rollercoaster of COVID-19 and crossed the graduation stage as lifelong friends.
Your dream career is in reach with ECU's flexibility and support
Whether you haven't studied since high school, want to boost your career with a postgraduate qualification – or switch careers – ECU can help you get there.
Business graduate's positive spin on turn of events
International students take a leap of faith when they travel far from home to study and live in a new country. It can be tough to begin with. But as Melvyn Gilbert from India found out, it can also lead to a huge positive change!
Inspired to become a nurse
Miss Kellie McDiarmid is an inspiration. She never completed year 10. Didn't know what an exam was when she started university. Yet she studied and graduated while being a solo mother to four children, the first of which she had at the age of 16.