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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!

Welcome back to campus!

The start of session has finally arrived and it’s so exciting to see people on campus again. In case you missed it, here’s a quick run-down of what you need to know before you dive into your studies. QR code check-in As part of Charles...

A letter to my first-year self

If I could send a letter back in time, back to my former first-year self, I would. When I started my uni journey in 2015, I had no idea what to expect. What happens in a lecture? And why is it different to a tutorial? What happens between classes...

Welcome to Zero Week

Whether you’re studying on campus or online, let’s get started! This year Charles Sturt is changing up Orientation Week and renaming it Zero Week in support of the ‘Subject Zero’ initiative. Subject Zero is all about the...

Set yourself up for success

The countdown is on until our first classes start! In case you missed it – our Interim Vice-Chancellor, Professor John Germov, recently filmed a personal message to welcome new students. Check it out below. Get ready for Week 1 With so many moving...

Easy meals for students

Need some quick and easy meal ideas? Whether you’re cooking for one, having a friend over, sharing the cooking with your housemates or hosting your study group – we’ve got you covered with these recipes. 1. Basic omelette Serves 1 Hint: Eggs...

GPA? ATAR? CSP? De-coding Charles Sturt speak

You say GPA, I say hey? You say ATAR, I say huh? You say CSP, I say pardon me? University lingo can be confusing. Here’s a handy guide to help you become fluent in Charles Sturt. ATAR — Australian Tertiary Admission Rank. Indicates a student’s...

How I make study work for me

How I make study work for me

Social Work student, mother-of-four, and University leader Rebecca Worner has one important study tip: “Do whatever works for you.” “Don’t compare yourself too much to other people, and think what you’re doing is...

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