Making your payments to join a club or head to some of the most fun social events on campus just got easier. The first stage of CSU’s Online Shop has now gone live, bringing together all your club payments in one place. You can pay your membership...
1. Order your CSU Card If you haven’t done this already, now’s the time! Your CSU Card is so much more than just a student ID. You’ll need it to: access buildings like your dorm or block if you live on campus, plus labs, 24-hour...
Be considerate You are not living alone and you are not at home. Things that may have been tolerated at home are not necessarily the same on Res, so, think about others before yourself when you’re in communal areas, and think before you speak. It...
With Orientation upon us and the start of a brand new academic year, the time is ripe to lock down your budget. This will help you go forward confident you’ve made every effort to take the financial stress out of studying. Here are our six top...
by Jenna Verhoeven Coming home is always a come down. Even after two weeks I had gotten into a nice routine with my fellow CSU Global buddies. Get up, find breakfast, meet with lab buddy, walk to uni (a one-hour walk, but much needed as our days...
by Jenna Verhoeven Rucksack packed. Travel documents tucked away in my carry-on backpack. Passport at the ready. I am standing at Sydney International Airport. Meet at 8AM at the gate. I have been standing here for about 10 minutes with my partner...
The best part of CSU’s social events are the parties. From 80s prom night to Christmas in July, just about everything is celebrated, which means you need a costume for each of them too. But buying costumes week after week will be expensive. So...
by Jenna Verhoeven Anyone who knows me, knows that I’m not really the ‘fly by the seat of my pants’ kinda gal. Instead, I’m a bit of a planner and organiser. In all my travels I have always planned one step ahead. Except for a fateful day trip from...
Cooking is an essential life skill, and usually one we leave up to our parents. And since they aren’t around, it’s easy and convenient to opt for dining hall meals. But, along the way, you’ll begin to appreciate home-cooked meals. So, how do we fend...
Whether you choose to eat in the privacy of your room or have a social feed in the common room, everyone should know and use the basics of dining room manners. Always wait your turn There’s no need to rush or be the first to sit down (or cut the...
