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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!

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Stop by for job-hunting tips

Students at Bathurst Campus can boost their employability by picking up some handy tips today. Staff from the Adecco Way to Work program will be set up outside the library between 11am and 2pm, so stop by and quiz them about all things involved in...

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Lecture hacks #01: Note-taking

If you’re studying at CSU, there’s a good chance lectures will become one of your main sources of knowledge to pass your course with flying colours. However, pitching up on time or tuning in online is only half the job –...

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Off Campus Transport Project is here

Need to travel to campus but don’t have a car? Sick of skipping out of class early so you can catch the last bus home? Never fear! CSU’s Office for Students has been granted SSAF funding for 2016 for an Off Campus Transport Project. The...

Creating the ultimate study environment at home

Whether you’re an online student with CSU, or an on campus student preparing to do some study at home, it’s vital that you have the optimal learning environment. Getting your educational vibes on at home can be no small feat, but with a...

Second crack at the whip

This is my second foray into the world of study. I did my first degree 20 years ago. Yes, I love research and deadlines. In the olden days, the student union was filled with dodgy sofas covered in questionable stains and a thick haze of cigarette...

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Five lessons I learnt from O-Week

Orientation Week, or O-Week – “the start of something new”. A new era has dawned amongst all the newbies to CSU. As a first-year myself, I can attest to this! The week from 20-26 February were the most eventful and fulfiling days...

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CSU students can access free software

Did you know CSU provides free software for you to download, install and use on your own computer/device free whilst studying at CSU? The software available includes: Microsoft Office 365 (on up to 5 PCs or Macs and other mobile devices, including...

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An international experience in Cambodia

Claire Munro has recently returned from a CSU Global international experience. Here, she shares some insights about environmental science and life in Cambodia. What made you decide to participate in a CSU Global program? I love travel and was well...

CSU’s Wellness and Wellbeing Expo is nearly here!

CSU’s Wellness and Wellbeing Expo is nearly here!

The 2016 Wellness and Wellbeing Expo starts this week. Coming to a campus near you, the expo includes loads of great information, freebies and demonstrations that can help you improve your finances, relationships and nutrition, or develop strategies...

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