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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 Get Through Your Honours Degree

"For anyone who is interested in studying psychology but is worried about the academic requirements, my best advice is to come with a genuine desire to learn and help people." In this blog, Amber shares her experience of completing her Honours...

What It’s Like to Write a Thesis

Tossing up on whether to do a thesis? In this blog, Miriam shares an honest reflection on what the experience was really like, including the highs, lows, and everything in between.

Tips to Reset When Feeling Burnt Out

When you're in the thick of uni, it's easy to put your own wellbeing on the back burner, but it's important to take a step back and prioritise yourself. In this blog, Mia shares some of her top tips for resetting when you're feeling burnt out.

My Go-To Uni Snacks

Is your stomach making loud whale noises in the library? Thankfully, having a good snack on hand can make all the difference! In this blog, Remi shares her favourite snacks to keep her fuelled throughout those busy uni days.

The Reality of Uni Life

"If I had stopped thinking about what my uni experience 'should' have looked like, I might have enjoyed the one I did have ten times more." In this blog, Lara reflects on the reality of uni life and how to truly make the most of it.

Why I Chose Charles Sturt University

Thinking about studying at Charles Sturt? Meet Chloe, a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy student who chose the Port Macquarie Campus. Read on to discover what drew Chloe to Charles Sturt.

Keeping My Eyes On The Prize

Sometimes, despite our best efforts, the outcome doesn’t always reflect the work we’ve put in. In this blog, Luke shares how reminding himself of his “why” helps him to stay motivated and keep moving forward with his studies.

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