Meet Heather

• Country
  China
• Educational institution
  Charles Darwin University (CDU)
• Studying
  Master of Professional Accounting
• Student status
  Ambassador

Previously declining a scholarship offer from another university, I had my heart set on CDU. I sent in my application and merely a few days later I received the COE. I was so excited to start my new journey in the Northern Territory. 

However, 2020 had other plans which put a halt to my journey. I ended up being stuck in China due to the Coronavirus pandemic. I was required to commence my first semester online from China but with CDU’s help and effort I overcame such a stressful period. I am so grateful to the staff at CDU and my lecturers for being very accommodating to my circumstances and supporting me through this odd time. In the blink of an eye, I was on board the first flight for international students to Australia in November 2020.

The wonderful experience I have had in the Northern Territory presented me with a beautiful vision for my future. I enjoy the opportunity to train for a marathon during the enchanting sunsets of Fannie Bay; beach afternoons; quiet streets; evergreen landscapes; diverse cultures. All the images of these experiences have become layered, and I am sure they will remain with me as forever-engraved memories. 
 

I have been looking for a place just like the Northern Territory, a region with enormous developmental potential and opportunities. It is this place that gives me the hope and confidence to succeed.