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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...
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...
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...
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...
by Loren Howarth Everyone needs some alone time occasionally. Even if it’s just simply sitting back and relaxing for a few minutes a day. Watching your favourite movie or starting a new book can be good for down time. This summer, challenge yourself...
by Amy Carlon If you’ve been distracted by Christmas festivities then you might have forgotten to make New Year’s Eve plans. Here’s some quick and easy ways to spend NYE with your friends or family, so get planning. House party If you’re allowed...
From nursing in a busy hospital, trekking to remote villages and immersing herself in the local culture, Bachelor of Nursing student Ms Catreena Kuhn reflects on her work placement in the Philippines. Catreena is studying online and took part in the...
Each week CSU staff and students share their moments of CSU life on social media. To wrap up a fantastic year at the University and highlight some of the reasons why we love CSU, we’ve collected our top picks for 2016. We can’t wait to see more...
by Amy Carlon If you’re a last-minute, disorganised uni student (like the rest of us) and you haven’t put any thought towards Christmas shopping yet, then here’s a guide for you. Avoid heading down-town without knowing what you’re looking for and...
by Loren Howarth If you’ve been busy since session two wrapped up studying, working or even just relaxing then you might not have had time to fully embrace the Christmas spirit. Your quick fix is a Christmas movie marathon. Here are four...
