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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!

How to fund your study: Start-Up Scholarship … or Loan?

In December, the government announced for students new to study in 2016, or returning to study after a break, the Student Start-Up Scholarship would no longer be available. Instead, students receiving Youth Allowance, Austudy or ABSTUDY will be...

10 ways to ensure your Summer is sorted

Has your intense Uni schedule finally come to an end for another year? Are you at home twiddling your thumbs because you have no idea what to do with your time? Don’t waste another minute! We have 10 ways to keep you occupied this Summer!

Hannah Morriss on campus at CSU in Wagga Wagga

Student reflections: HSC / ATAR results

With the release of HSC results and ATARs at the end of 2015 we touched base with CSU Nursing student Hannah Morriss to reflect on her school days; what it was like waiting for the results, coping with the big week and what she knows now that she...

CSU Bucket List. How many can you tick off?

The CSU Bucket List

We want you to make the most of your university experience at CSU, which is why your fellow students have complied the ultimate CSU Bucket List. Whether you study on campus or online, there are some things you must do at least once while completing...

The best is yet to come

Advice to my 18 year old self

By Lauren Picone It was the year 2005, Johnnie was PM, shit was getting real between Ryan and Marissa on the OC, tank tops and denim skirts were in, and MSN messenger and Myspace were considered the height of social media. I had just finished the...

Dear HSC results - come at me bro.

2015 HSC + ATARs… WHO ISN’T PANICKING?!

By Emily Foy-Brown After years of boring material (I’m talking to you algebra – WHY DO YOU EVEN EXIST?), trying to stay awake in class, highlighting textbooks in their entirety, homework (or excuses) and of course the hormonal friends...

Academic Senate: Do you have what it takes?

Would you like to have your say on what goes on within the teaching and research areas at CSU? Do you feel you can make CSU a better place to learn and explore? If this sounds like you, we have the perfect position for you.

CSU says NO to illegal downloads

The new episode of Pretty Little Liars just aired in the US, but you can’t possibly wait that agonising 24 hours for it to be released in OZ… Your solution? “Oh I’ll just download it right?” – Wrong!

Let’s have a courageous conversation

by Tamara Sherden Racism is such a powerful word that hurts many people in so many different ways. However, the word racism is made up of many different meanings. These are the detours society holds onto regarding racism as outlined at...

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