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Charize Santiago

Hi there! I’m Charize and I’m currently studying a double degree in a Bachelor of Business (HRM) and Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) at CSU. I love travelling, photography, writing, and volunteering! I’m always up for trying new things, which is why I have a lot to write about. I hope you enjoy the material that I share with you!

Budgeting in the holidays

No one wants to blow all their savings on one summer holiday, so here’s how to budget and spend wisely this summer break. Holiday funds: It is useful to set aside some holiday funds! On top of separating money from your savings, allocate money from...

Last minute Christmas hacks

Christmas is always fun to celebrate but it is also a very expensive holiday. And for us, Uni students, the struggle really does become real! So, here are my hacks for when you’re running last minute and don’t have the dollars to spend...

Why participate in ALLaN workshops?

Have you ever considered going to an Academic Literacy, Learning and Numeracy (ALLaN) workshop? Well, I’ve finally had my first complete and interactive ALLaN Workshop! In the past, I used to watch the workshop recordings but I would never finish...

When you want to travel and study

As online students, we have the advantage of flexible study. This means we can also schedule it around our travel desires! Here are tips on how I managed to stay on top of my studies while I travelled: Have a diary. Schedule your daily activities to...

5 must-read book series for summer

Having downtime is the best way to make use of our holidays. And there’s no better time to push the textbooks aside and read just because you want to! Here are a few of my favourites if you’re looking for a series to keep you hooked over...

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Tips to stay focused on your goals

You’re studying for a reason. You have a dream, a vision of who you would like to be in the future, and you have a goal. It’s not always easy to stay focused on your goals, especially if there are a lot of requirements and it takes years to achieve...

Eight books to keep you motivated for university

Finishing a degree has its ups and downs, especially when you think about the work you must do versus your future needs and success. There may be days when the time you still need to put in to finish studying makes the eventual benefits of having a...

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Useful tips for online students

As a uni student, there are many things we have to prepare for regardless of whether we are an online or campus student. The difference is, being on campus, you will have lecturers and classes to give you a daily routine and a person to guide you...

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Why a double degree makes sense!

Whenever I tell people that I’m doing a double degree at uni, they always seem surprised to see that I have the time to go out with my family and friends, work, and juggle two different degrees at the same time. What most people don’t realise is...

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