Study - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

Kristie-Anne started studying Nursing at USC when her daughter was four months old. Now halfway through her degree, she has found her balance between family and study, and her future as a nurse awaits.

Yani swapped biomedical science for environmental science in a bid to make a difference to the world around him. He now works as an Environmental Scientist for global engineering consultancy SMEC.

After leaving the mines to pursue a career as an Exercise Physiologist, Jason has put his studies into practice as Founder of Sunshine Coast Rehabilitation and Exercise Physiology.

Future HPE teacher Asha used a free course to gain a rank to get into her double degree.

Joanna left the crowd behind and switched to a Science degree at USC. Her studies have led to a career researching and eliminating diseases and disorders in strawberries.

Thomas knew he wanted to stay close to home when considering uni study. A desire to shape the minds of the future propelled Thomas to a Primary Education degree at USC Fraser Coast, where he was able to undertake placements in the local community and undertake field trips abroad.

Amy found a balance between life and her Dietetics studies, and now works as a Senior Clinical Dietitian in a hospital, as well as owning a private practice in north Brisbane.

Cat found her dream career while studying Business. Now Head of Community for Young Change Agents, Cat is inspiring the next generation to embrace entrepreneurial thinking.

Former solicitor and barrister Marc used USC's Counselling degree to upskill to become a Counsellor.