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Archive: January 2017

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How to secure your first rental

Whether you’re fleeing the coop to start a new adventure at university, moving off campus to a share house, or have recently graduated and now have to ‘adult’, finding the right place to live can be tough. Finding somewhere that’s not too...

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Six easy edits to transform your life in 2017

It’s that time of year again when we all make new promises to ourselves. However, goal setting can often add even more tasks to our already over loaded plates. So what if, by letting go of some things in your life that just aren’t needed, you could...

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The First Year Five

What is it? If you enjoy watching American TV shows based around college students, then you’ve probably heard of the ‘freshmen 15’. The ‘freshman 15’ refers to the phenomenon of first-year college students gaining weight (15 pounds) during their...

Moving home for the summer: survival tips

Three tips for summer survival

After spending eight months living away from home and having your friends with you 24/7, it can be hard moving back home for the summer. Living on a farm my whole life meant I had to adjust when moving to live in a vibrant city for uni. It also...

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Your lecturers summer reading suggestions

Summer holidays are great for relaxing, catching up with friends and finally getting around to reading that book you’ve been meaning to. Although it’s hard to admit, four months of no uni can get pretty boring. So, why not read a few books to fill...

CSU student sitting on top of Beauty Point in Wagga Wagga

You know you’re a Wagga Wagga student when…

All CSU campuses are unique in the experiences they offer and the personality they present. However, there some things that only students in Wagga Wagga can relate to about uni life in such a rural yet surprisingly busy town. You know you’re a Wagga...

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