The start of a session can be a tricky time. The holidays have come and gone and it’s tough to get out of the ‘lying around and doing absolutely nothing’ mindset. Trust me, classes, assessments and generally getting out of bed at an...
Attending university can be an expensive exercise. Thankfully in Australia, we have access to a number of student loans to help pay for tertiary education. The most common loan you may have heard of is HECS-HELP, formerly known as HECS. This stands...
As the holidays begin for many of us, you might be fantasising about swimming, beach trips, or Netflix binges at home. But summer is also a great time to try something new and learn a quirky or obscure new skill. There are loads of amazing hobbies...
Jacinta Mangnall always imagined she’d become a high school teacher. But a conversation with her dad about wanting a job where no two days are the same led her to study Paramedicine at Charles Sturt in Bathurst. And after volunteering with homeless...
Summer is approaching and here at Charlie, we like to celebrate that a little bit. Whether you are finished for the year and are now relaxing after completing your exams and assessments, or if you are studying over Session 3, there will be something...
Are you feeling daunted about the prospect of studying over summer, while it feels like everyone else is on holidays? The Charles Sturt Academic Skills team are there to support you through Session 3 to help you stay on track, get the best out of...
Are millennials just a bunch of lazy drop-outs, who drink and party too much? Those tired stereotypes about young people were at the centre of an advertising campaign created by Charles Sturt communications students, who made it to the finals of a...
A big part of sustainable living is simply using less. Not only are you likely to save money and time by using less, but you will also look after your health and the health of our planet. Use less water Water is not an infinite resource. Water...
Down a scratchy line from outer space came a friendly voice: “Nicely done”. Hearing the sound of an astronaut’s voice was a momentous moment for Charles Sturt student Rutvik Chaudhary, who has long dreamed of working in space. The 19-year old was...
International students studying in Australia are being warned about scammers who carry out “virtual kidnappings” to extort money from their families overseas. What are “virtual kidnapping” scams? The federal government’s Scamwatch service has...
