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CSU Global participant Tessa McPhee shares some of her insights after a recent trip to India. To find out more about the international opportunities available in your course, head to the CSU Global website. India’s economy is growing – fast. So much...
With O Week upon us, many students, both new and old, will suddenly be hit with the realisation that uni is starting again. As we bid an emotional adieu to those long summer days, now is the time to get prepped for a new year of learning and the...
In case you haven’t heard, O Week is just around the corner! Orientation is the perfect time to get pumped for an amazing year at uni. Whether you are an on campus, online, domestic or international student, there’s no shortage of great...
They may look like construction sites, but the CSU libraries are open for business. The library is welcoming students on campus for Intensive Schools, and although renovations are still being completed, staff are still on hand to help you access...
Student internet data download charges on campus are getting cheaper for 2016. The cost of data has dropped to 88 cents for each gigabyte (GB) downloaded during the peak period of 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. On top of that saving, there will also...
Once you’ve taken care of your daily nutrition and transport needs, it’s time to give yourself a well-deserved break from study! University can be busy enough without having to worry about the costs of staying alive, but staying alive is...
by Andrew Hogan So you’ve found yourself in Orange… Moving away from your home, your family and your high school friends can be a big change, but Orange can offer the perfect opportunity to do things you’ve never done before...
Earlier this week we brought you some tips for getting your three meals a day without breaking the bank. But getting around town, to and from campus, and to all your social activities requires some funds as well. Travelling while on a student budget...
by Andrew Hogan If you have ever uttered a phrase similar to “ugghh, I hate people”, this guide is for you. If you’re a functional, self-confident person and think the idea of a good time is being around lots of people all doing...
In November last year, the government announced a couple of changes to the way family assets and income affect assessments for Youth Allowance. From 1 January 2016, the Family Assets Test and Family Actual Means Test have been removed from the Youth...
