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Lucy Pirrie

Hi! My name is Lucy and I’m an advertising student with a love for travel and fashion! I have an unhealthy addiction to the TV show Friends, and hope to one day be writing for
Marie Claire magazine or working as an art director in an Ad Agency. I hope you like my articles!

First-year CSU students walking back from class in Wagga Wagga

A letter to my first year self

Everyone at high school has an idealistic view of what university is meant to be like. For me, I imagined uni to be like a Hollywood film where people go to college and it’s pretty laidback. Nothing like the stresses of completing your HSC in year...

How to land the perfect summer job

by Lucy Pirrie Finishing the uni year and moving back home can feel somewhat daunting. Trying to keep an income, whilst also enjoying summer and reuniting with family and friends can seem quite the task. Follow this guide to find yourself the...

How to survive living on campus over summer

Living on campus during the uni year is undoubtedly a whirlwind of emotions and at the end, you will find yourself having made the best friendship groups. In Summer School however, the uni life will be very different as there are not as many...

Keep your brain ticking over summer

After a busy and tiresome year at uni, the thought of completing another session in summer school can be somewhat daunting. It’s important to remember you are not alone and simply think of completing a subject as one step closer to reaching your...

New Year, New Me?

by Lucy Perrie Christmas is done and dusted for another year as is New Years Eve, as we all counted down together with fireworks in the background to a new year and indeed a new decade. As we welcome a new year, now is the time to stick to those new...

Easy meals to cook living on campus over summer

Easy meals to cook living on campus over summer

Cooking for yourself throughout the uni year can be super repetitive. Let’s be real, you get lazy and end up having leftovers or spaghetti bolognese for the hundredth time. To help make your summer dorm experience feel a little bit more festive...

Spring cleaning 101

Struggling to get back into the uni routine? Maybe the reason you’re struggling so hard is because you’ve got a serious pile up of mess in your room. A clean room means a clear mind, so we’ve put together a spring cleaning guide to de-clutter your...

How to get back into study after the holidays

You’re back from the holidays and you’re starting to feel a little stressed by all the study that needs to be done around you. Luckily, we’ve got a simple guide to get you back on track and acing your studies! Get a good night’s sleep. Everyone...

Things employers look for when hiring new grads

The time has finally come for you to say goodbye to the glorious uni days and enter the real world… Here are ten things employers look for when hiring new grads: 1. Team player A crucial thing employers look for is the ability to problem-solve and...

Easy meals for on-campus living

Easy meals for on-campus living

Living on-campus can be a stressful time; sometimes the pressure of having multiple assignments due at once, internships, sport and social events can be enough to cause a bit of a meltdown! To make your nights a bit easier and take one extra thing...

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