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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!

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Interact2 gets a fresh new look

A pleasant surprise is in store if you log into Interact2 this weekend. CSU is rolling out a new look for Interact2, freshening up the theme for all your subject, course and organisational sites. You’ll see the new theme for all subjects you’re...

The inside scoop on Mentoring at CSU

By Michelle Vinall What is the Mentoring Program? CSU’s Mentoring program is a program run by students for students. Studying is not easy and can be stressful for many different reasons, and there are hurdles that can get in your way. We provide an...

5 tips to make your time at uni easier

5 tips to make your time at uni easier

by Amy Carlon University can seem so overwhelming when you are starting out and since I learnt the hard way I thought as I approach the end of my degree I would lend five helpful tips that have really aided in making my time at uni easier. Socialise...

Summer break plans?

by Emily Minter Well, holiday season is here. Phew! I’m certain we’re all feeling various emotions – ‘why did I put myself through that again?’, ‘I’m so glad I’m still able to smile’ or even ‘Wow! When does Session 1 start?’. But no matter what your...

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How I gave up my high-paying city job to make a difference

Aimee Macreadie I gave up my high-paying city job to make a difference. “What am I getting myself into?”, I thought as I left my high-paying corporate job in the city, where I plugged away in an office, drinking company-supplied tea, going shopping...

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Five reasons CSU was my perfect match

By Sheriden Fyson I changed my life with CSU and you can too! Making the decision to go back to study at 33 was scary. But with the support and flexibility offered at CSU, changing careers is easier than you think! Here are five reasons why choosing...

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CSU gave me the flexibility to achieve

By Sarah Ellem Six years, one international move, three houses, one wedding, one honeymoon, two new jobs, one pregnancy, one child, a handful of medical misadventures, one dead 18-year-old cat, a 40th birthday, the odd holiday, hundreds of trips to...

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Four things to do to be ready for a new session

After a break that went too quickly and more than a few too many nights out and all day sleep-ins, a new session is upon us. Even though it’s only early days and it may seem like there isn’t that much work to be done, there are a few things...

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