Ruobin Zhang - China
Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Finalist of the International Student of the Year Award
Niki - China
Charles Darwin University (CDU)
After travelling through several continents, I still find this is the most beautiful and unique place for me to pursue further study.
Shuowei - China
Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Hello everyone, my name is Shuowei and I have been in Darwin for almost a year.
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.