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Archive: January 2017

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Elite Athlete #1: Alana Thomas

Number crunching and coaching a rugby team might seem like opposite ends of the career spectrum for some. However, Elite Athlete and accounting student Alana Thomas thinks they’re very compatible. As a former Australian Women’s Rugby player and...

Two Port Mac students sitting on rocks at the Port Mac beach

You know you’re a Port Macquarie student when…

Living in Port Macquarie has its advantages. Firstly it’s the only CSU campus with a beach, which means you can actually swim in the surf between classes. Secondly, it’s just brand new (we only moved into the building in April), and believe it or...

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Simple sunburn solutions

In case you missed our ‘Avoid the summer sting’ post and are suffering from some serious sunburn from Australia Day festivities, we’ve collated the best ways to recover. But don’t worry, we’ve all been stung before. Whether you burn just from the...

Two CSU students enjoying coffee whilst studying

How to stay motivated towards the end of Session 3

by Angus Morrissey It’s late in the session and you’ve got a few weeks left – you’re drained and uninspired after spending so much of your summer inside already. So, how can you keep yourself motivated towards the end? Stay positive You may...

May the funds be with you

10 hot tips for scholarship success

Accommodation, transport, and textbooks – the inevitable costs that come with study. These fees can add up to an unexpected figure, leaving you with only one option for lunch and dinner: two minute noodles. This is when scholarships and grants come...

Job opportunity: Media Assistant

McCann Sydney is looking for a Media Assistant to join its growing media team. McCann Australia is one of the world’s most awarded creative agencies, known for consistently producing high quality, creative work that is recognised on the global stage...

CSU fundraisers proudly hold a cheque to be donated to charity

Students raise more than $120 000 for charity

Fellow CSU students showed their generosity as they raised a record amount of money for local, national and international charities in 2016. An impressive fundraising total of $120 822.80 was donated to charities, including the Royal Flying Doctor...

Netflix binge list

With the summer break well and truly upon us, it’s time to sit back, relax and enjoy some free time. For some, that means travelling the globe. For others, it means heading home to spend quality time with family and friends. For the rest, it means...

Girls enjoying the sun outside studying at the Orange campus

You know you’re an Orange student when…

by Michael Hanrahan Each campus from CSU is unique for different reasons and Orange is no exception. The campus is smaller than the majority and is home to students studying mostly science and allied health degrees. If you’re a CSU Orange student...

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