So you’ve decided to take the plunge and jump into furthering your education.
In coming to this decision, you’ve realised that physically attending classes every day or several times a week isn’t possible for you.
You’ve got other commitments – a job, a family or maybe you aren’t living near one of our locations.
You’ve looked into studying online by online education, but you’re unsure what it means for you and how it all works.
As a distance education student studying online, you may be required to attend a residential school to satisfy your unit requirements. A residential school is an intensive block of time spent on-campus that allows students to network with lecturers, tutors, industry specialists and fellow students, while also obtaining hands-on, practical work experience.
On average, residential schools are 2-5 days in length (may vary) and students are required to attend an intensive schedule of classes at a nominated CQUni location. Residential schools can be compulsory or recommended and are an important aspect of your course.
Continue reading What you need to know about Residential Schools
My name is Zali Garioch and I am currently 17 years old. I graduated from Mirani State High School in 2016 and I commenced full-time study at CQUniversity in 2017. I participated in the Start Uni Now (SUN) course during 2015 and 2016 and successfully completed a total of four Bachelor of Education (Secondary) units. I found out about SUN whilst at school during a presentation by CQUniversity. Continue reading Shining with SUN
My name is Taylor O’Leary. As of 2014 I became enrolled in the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood). I applied at CQUniversity as a school leaver in 2013 and originally studied psychology and health in the Bachelor of Arts course.
During this time, my mum was studying her education degree (first year) and I realised that I felt more passionately about her assignments than my own, so changed my career path to education. I am now proudly in my final year of the Bachelor of Education.
Student Name: Bella Lee
Course Name: Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled)
Year of Study: Stage 2, 2017
How and why did you start studying at CQUniversity?
I wanted to look at a career path where I could engage more with the community and contribute to people’s quality of life, a career that reflected my character. As a mature age student I was searching for courses that could offer me flexibility and a foundation into my new chosen career path, I found the Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled) offered me exactly what I was looking for.
My pyramid: the foundation
I like to think of my career as a sturdy, long-lasting Egyptian pyramid which can stand the test of time due to the years of hard work and dedication. I began my university journey fresh out of high school when I enrolled in a Bachelor of Psychological Science full-time. I quickly learnt that lecturers and tutors won’t hassle you to get your work in on time and they won’t be walking around the lecture theatre looking over your shoulder to make sure you’re copying the notes from the board.
My name is Georgia and I have been studying with CQUniversity since November 2015. I began STEPS to gain entry into my desired undergraduate degree.
When spinal surgery prevented me from finishing my final year of high school, I was faced with a difficult decision; repeat grade 12 or find an alternate route into University.