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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!

Wear it Purple Day 2018

by Heather Scott, Bachelor of Social Sciences (Psychology) Wear it Purple Day celebrates our right to be proud of who we are! On August 31, we explore diversity, promote respect for one another and instil a sense of belonging in our communities...

Apps for when you want a buddy, but need to study

by Hayley Farrugia When you’re in the thick of semester and you have every assignment for every subject due at the same time, you may be questioning your recent life choices. However, ‘there’s an app for that!’ Technology is helping us...

CSU Bathurst Return and Earn takes off!

By Bree Fonti This year on Bathurst campus, we’ve had lots of students getting involved in many different initiatives to be more environmentally friendly. A favourite initiative that has sky rocketed to success amongst residences is the Return and...

Things I’ve learnt whilst being on my final prac

by Hayley Farrugia Everything that I have learnt, studied for and dreamt about for the last four years has amounted to my final 10 weeks of professional placement. But it isn’t as daunting as it may sound! There is so much to learn, so many little...

Luminosity Conference 2018

by Grace Stevens, Port Macquarie SRC Vice-President CSU students attended the Luminosity Youth Summit at the Glasshouse in Port Macquarie, over three days in July. The 2018 theme focused on three key enablers towards success: Inspire  Challenge...

Things to do today to help you adult tomorrow

Things to do today to help you adult tomorrow

by Amy Carlon Are you a young student who has just ventured out on your own for the first time having to cook, clean and even do your own laundry? If you are in need of some tips on how to adult look no further, here are 5 tips to help you be...

Your guide to picking the best study spot

Your guide to picking the best study spot

by Amy Carlon Finding a place that helps you effectively study can be tricky whether you live on campus or have a house full of kids at home. Here are areas where you can maximize your study: Places to study: Designated study area – if you...

5 things we all do to procrastinate

by Loren Howarth Procrastination is any uni students worst enemy, day after day you say you will start the assignment soon enough. But how do you spend that time instead? Here are the many other appropriate options which we are all guilty of…...

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How CSU is building a community of respect

It has been 12 months since the release of the Australian Human Rights Commission, Change the course: National report on sexual assault and sexual harassment at Australian universities Survey. The Survey provided greater insight into the nature...

3 reasons to visit the Library during Intensive School

Are you getting ready to visit a CSU campus for Intensive School? Here’s why the Library should be on your ‘must-visit’ list! It’s open when you need it The Library is open on weekends and evenings during Intensive Schools...

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