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Charlie – Your Student Voice

Hi! Welcome to Charlie – Your Student Voice. Here you will find meaningful stories, common ground and an array of guidance or advice to support you at uni. Charlie is a space for students, by students which you're able to share simply by reading along or joining our community of student contributors. The Charlie Team are just a click away if you ever wish to reach out. Happy reading!

First-year CSU students walking back from class in Wagga Wagga

First-year students: follow these rules

by Loren Howarth Schools out! But wait there’s more… Uni. If you’re a first-year student you’re probably excited and nervous all at once. But there’s no need to worry. You may find uni challenging at times, but you won’t be short of fun. Not to...

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What the ‘O’ in O Week really means

by Jenna Verhoeven There are many words that come to mind when I think of O Week. If this is your first O Week, or even if you’re a seasoned O Week-er here are the likely ‘O’ words you’ll hear, think, or say during the first few weeks of...

Psychology student Caitlin Wilcox in India as part of a volunteer program.

Psychology student named student of the year

CSU student Caitlin Wilcox has gained wide recognition for her high academic achievement and personal dedication to her field of study. Caitlin studies a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and was named the Pearson NSW Student of the Year Award in the...

Andrew Lotherington took a shot of a building in Finland at night time.

Andrew Lotherington on his trip to Finland

Bachelor of Sport Journalism student Andrew Lotherington has recently arrived home after a two week trip to Finland as part of a CSU Global program. The International Experience Program sent a group of students to study at the University of...

Three reasons why you should join CSUSocial

Groups, groups and more groups. We’ve got the People who always have to spell their names for other people group, the I just entered my room and forgot what I wanted group and the I feel my phone vibrate when it didn’t, and when it did, I don’t feel...

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Moving essentials

by Amy Carlon If you’re a first-year, it’s probably your first time moving out of home, away from your parents. You’re also probably not sure what to take with you. Studying and living on campus for the first time can be overwhelming when you have...

O Week students gather for a photo at the Wagga Campus

What to look forward to in O Week

by Amy Carlon It’s almost time for your new adventure at university. And O Week is a fun-filled week to kick start your newest journey at Charles Sturt University. It’s also a good opportunity to make some new friends. If you’re feeling overwhelmed...

Desert and main options at The Old Bank in Dubbo

Best places to eat in Dubbo

No matter whether you’re a new or returning student, here are a few eating experiences you need to add to your to-do list this session. From fast food take-away to restaurant dining, there’s something for everyone. The Old Bank The Old Bank was...

Textbooks.

Tips for buying textbooks

Purchasing textbooks can often add up to an expensive shopping trip. The beginning of the session sees students spending a large amount of money on textbooks, so here are some tried and tested strategies to help trim your textbook bill. CSU Library...

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