Stories
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Students in Focus
Price Magero pursues her dream of law at UC
Price Magero refused to let health issues set her back, now the aspiring lawyer is studying at the University of Canberra.
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Students in Focus
Inspired by her parents’ care, Aya pursues nursing against the odds
Aya's family received excellent care during stressful hospital stays. Now studying to be a nurse at the University of Canberra, she hopes to provide that same care for others.
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Students in Focus
A little ‘dumb luck’ saved Toby’s life, now he’s finding his smarts again at UC
At 16 years old, Toby Tyrrell’s life changed in an instant. The academic teenager’s future was thrown into disarray by the brush with death, but he didn’t let it thwart his university ambitions.
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Community Connections
Finding belonging on the water
When rowing disappeared from Hannah Verco’s life, she lost more than a sport – but through the University of Canberra, she helped build a community where students can find connection, confidence and belonging on the water.
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Alumni Stories
Finding community far from home: Noel Jacob’s journey from international student to mentor
When Noel moved from the UAE to Canberra to study at the University of Canberra, he expected a new academic experience. What he didn’t expect was how deeply the city, the UC community and the challenges of living abroad, would shape his sense of identity.