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Archive: July 2016

Daniel Steinbeck as part of Student Heart Project

A lot of heart to give

As co-creator of a student-led team called the Student Heart Project, Bachelor of Clinical Practice (Paramedic) student Daniel Steinbeck is saving lives. The Student Heart Project involves students and staff from CSU’s Port Macquarie Campus...

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Taking yourself to the doctor

For most of us, our parents have always been there to look after us. They made us chicken soup when we were sick, checked our temperatures, and most importantly, took us to the doctor when we needed some help a level up from tender loving care. Now...

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3 things you’re forgetting to clean

Sharehouses. An essential component of any well-rounded uni experience. But as we all know, either from horrifying personal experiences or the abundance of icky depictions in pop culture, they can kind of be a nightmare. And no matter how clean you...

How to get a good night’s sleep

How to get a good night’s sleep

Life as a uni student is busy – there are assignments, social activities, uni life and exams to think about, and you’ll need your energy to keep up with all the fun! One of the best ways to do this is by making sure you get a good...

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Five things I wish I knew in first year

Being a first-year uni student might sound scary, but don’t worry, we’ve all been there, and the good news is that you will survive! In first year, you’ll be learning about your career, as well as learning all about university...

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Be part of the first OS SRC

If you want the chance to be on the first Online Study Student Representative Committee (OS SRC), now is the time to nominate yourself! The OS SRC could be the next great step in your university career. It will give you the opportunity to make...

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The four types of housemates you’ll meet at uni

Whether it’s in a dorm or in a sharehouse, living in close quarters with other people can be a tricky business, with loads of personalities, schedules, and ideas clashing. After a while, you’ll begin to see that most people slot into one of four...

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How to make the most of workplace learning

For most undergraduate courses at CSU, you’ll have a practical placement. As a first-year, sometimes there is nothing scarier than the thought of going out into the workforce to test the knowledge you have learnt so far. I’m here to tell...

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Taking advantage of the EOFY

As the first session wraps up, and exam season comes to a close, so too does another important time come to an end: the financial year. If this seems like a milestone that isn’t relevant to you, think again. The end of financial year can come with...

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Study, work and fun – you can do it all!

Let’s face it. University can be hard sometimes. Not only that, but majority of us are juggling study with working part-time. Then there is the part where we are meant to exercise for half an hour every day, and eat healthy – which can involve...

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