Daisy - Winner of 2023 International Student Award

Daisy Twayana - Nepal

Charles Darwin University (CDU)

Daisy is the founder and president of the Social Work Inclusive Student Society at Charles Darwin University, advocating for and enhancing student experience. Daisy is also a member of CDU Women’s Collective for Innovation and Change. 

Daisy also led a podcast project “Being International”, providing a platform for international students to share their experiences with cultural shock, mental health, employment and the unique challenges of social work. 

Daisy spends her spare time crocheting with a senior women’s group “Knit and Natter”, donating the products to not-for-profit organisation Wrap with Love that distribute them to more than 75 countries. She also helped organise events during the Dementia Action Week, volunteering at Connected Women Darwin by the Red Cross and Happy Families Community Dinner. 

Daisy also received the 2023 Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) award for Social Work Student of the Year. 

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David - China

Charles Darwin University (CDU)

My name is Dali but you can call me David.

Basir

Basir - Iran

Hello. My name is Basir; I’m from Iran, Qazvin.

 

Jenny — China

Jenny - China

Charles Darwin University (CDU)

Hi! My name is Jenny and I am from China.

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Yeimi - Colombia

Alana Kaye College

My name is Yeimi and I am from Colombia.

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Nasib - Bangladesh

One of the biggest reasons I chose to study in the Northern Territory (NT) is because of the quality of education in the hospitality industry and tropical and relaxed lifestyle.