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Archive: January 2017

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Ways of making money to avoid

Trying to balance the demands of uni, bills and filling your tummy can often leave you tempted by quick financial fixes. But be careful with how you cut back. While there are handy money making tips that work, there are also some to avoid. Instead...

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Three ways to get ready for uni

If you’re about to start uni, you’re about to embark on a life-changing journey. Whether you’re moving out of home for the first time, getting the degree to start your dream career, or starting a course you’ve wanted to do for years – exciting times...

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10 books to read before the start of session

For those of you wanting to improve your results from last year, or if you just have some free time leading up until Session 1, reading a couple of books might be your solution. Here are 10 books to read that’ll improve your vocab and have you...

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Ways to celebrate Australia Day

Australia Day is one of the most celebrated public holidays of the year. It’s a day when most take time away from work and study to celebrate all of the great things about Australia. On this day we’re usually spoilt for choice when deciding...

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New vs returning students

Enrolling in subjects can be a tricky time for all new and returning students. With different courses, classes, and electives it can be hard to get a handle on everything. We caught up with Student Central team members Eleanor and Michael to hear...

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Which res is for you?

As a first-year student, heading to university is a life changing move. Choosing what accommodation is best for you can also be quite overwhelming (unless you’re from Dubbo, than you won’t have the burden of choosing). But don’t stress, this is an...

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How to write a great assignment

Writing assignments isn’t a natural process for everyone! The good news is that with a little hard work, anyone can learn to become a great academic writer. We caught up with CSU’s Academic Literary, Learning and Numeracy (ALLaN) team in the Office...

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Tips to get you through yet another year

by Amy Carlon For those students already stressing about session one (where did the holidays go?) and for the overly organised like myself, here are a few ways to organise your work load for uni. These are just a few things I do to make sure I’m...

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You know you’re a res student when…

Living on campus is without a doubt one of the best experiences of university. The social life, ease of getting to class and independence are incredibly valuable and worth every penny. Every student has a unique experience on campus, however there...

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