How Ciaran turned a love of storytelling into a career in film and television
Find out how Ciaran's love for filming as a kid turned into a career in the film and television industry.
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Kaidyn's first taste of engineering leaves first class impressions
Kaidyn McLennan's interest in engineering was sparked building Lego and remote-controlled cars with his dad. His first semester of uni gave him a huge sample of engineering fields to help him decide his future.
Jerry looks back to go forward with a career switch
"Don't think about the million reasons things will not work out. Think about the one reason it will." Wise words from Jerry Schweitzer, mature age student and career switcher who found his reason by recalling childhood memories.
Career switcher Natasha sets her mind to teaching
Natasha Hennessy completed her first degree in Counter Terrorism, has studied advanced diplomas, run a full-time business, had two children, and is now studying to be a primary school teacher.
How a huge bank heist led to a career in cybersecurity
In 2016 in Bangladesh, cyber criminals pulled off one of the biggest bank robberies in history. It led to a young woman moving to Australia to study Cybersecurity. She now works for consultancy KPMG as a legitimate hacker.
A day in the uni life of Soumi the Cyber Hero
Soumita Kale is a cyber security student who never sits still. When she's not studying, she's volunteering to run workshops about coding for high school girls or explaining cyber safety to kids.
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Finding the right ingredients for a career change
After Michaela De Paolis fell in love with CrossFit, it led to a passion for nutrition - balanced nutrition being key to any kind of fitness routine. This led to a career change and a return to uni.
Full-time mum, full-time student, full-time life
Samantha Mowle is a psychology student who really appreciates flexibility. And she found it at a university that's renowned for helping all kinds of students get into their study groove. Because life and study don't always get along.
Study is another brick in the wall for Dan
If you're a bricklayer, rain is not your friend. But for Dan Campbell it's a chance to drop by his uni campus to catch up on study.
Flexibility to get your career moving
Life is busy - which is why ECU offers flexible study options such as full-time or part-time, on campus or online, double degrees, double majors and more.
A day in the uni life of Brodie the aspiring midwife
Becoming a midwife has been a long-time passion for Brodie Hibberd. Now she's on her way with ECU's unique double dose of nursing and midwifery degrees.
Top defence honour for ECU Cyber Student
Hannah Rice's career in cyber security has received a jump start thanks to a prestigious Department of Defence scholarship.
A day in the uni life of Liam the lab guy
Liam Guy's passions include health and science. Little wonder he's now a Health Science student, specialising in Environmental Management and Health Promotion.