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A dream, decades in the making
Lily Caguimbaga’s journey to become a registered nurse
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Health and Medicine, Students
A dream, decades in the making
After years of sacrifice working overseas to support her family, nursing student Lily Caguimbaga has become the first international student at UOW Bega Valley to complete a Bachelor of Nursing while working full-time. The milestone was made possible through a South Coast partnership.
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Balancing family, study and care, Nina steps into nursing
For Nina, graduating with a Bachelor of Nursing is the result of a long journey that began well before she ever set foot in a university lecture theatre in Australia.
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Building a teaching career from the ground up
When Novela Suarez arrived in Australia just over two years ago, she brought curiosity and courage, with few certainties. She graduates with a Master of Teaching (Primary), the first international student to complete the course at UOW Eurobodalla, and stepping into a full-time role at a local primary school.