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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!

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...

Tax time Q&A

by Claire Sams Paying taxes can be annoying and confusing, but they are an integral part of being an adult. Check out this Q&A full of resources from the Australian Tax Office to help you become a finance boss: Q: Do I need to pay taxes or lodge...

What Foundation Day means to me

by Jenna Verhoeven This year I will be celebrating my second CSU Foundation day! In my first year, I was too focused on starting Uni that I missed Foundation Day. But I didn’t make that mistake the following year, and I’m really glad for...

CSU Green Going Red for Foundation Day

By Sophie Kingston, Sustainability Advisor Wagga Wagga Foundation Day is on its way for 2018! Since 1989, Foundation Day has been a time to thank and honour the people who have contributed to improving our university’s lifestyle. The CSU Green team...

New? Here’s how to ace this uni thing from day 1!

New? Here’s how to ace this uni thing from day 1!

by Amy Carlon University is something we all want to excel at, it is shaping our future careers after all. So you may be wondering what you can do to ace your uni journey?  Whether you are a brand new student, have changed degrees or are only one...

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