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3 things to do before you graduate

by Jenna Verhoeven We all know the usual pay your library fines and check your eligibility before graduation, but surely our last session can be more meaningful than cramming and organising! Here are my top three ways to make the most of our final...

Easy lunch ideas for Uni

by Loren Howarth Over time, buying lunch at uni can become pretty expensive. So, why not save some money and take your own? These lunch ideas are easy, absolutely delicious and come with their own money saving tips! Quick food ideas: Jar Salads Not...

Rest your way to success this term

Pulling all-nighters to get your sociology essay in, or cramming for tomorrow’s psych exam does not have to be the route to that coveted high-distinction. Rather than pushing harder, try working smarter! Check out my strategies for being well-rested...

Tiny Changes Huge Results

Here’s how you can implement tiny changes every day to make massive improvements to your life – with Kaizen! Kaizen is a Japanese business philosophy meaning that if you make small continuous improvement every single day, you can...

How to survive your final term

by Penny Gleeson Final semester- so much to unpack (and if you’ve been living on-campus, so much to pack!) You may be feeling overwhelmed with massive final projects and the “So, what’s next?” question every adult can’t help but ask. Even if...

How to beat the winter blues

by Loren Howarth With the recent cold weather, it’s easy to dream about summer – warm days at the beach or picnics under the sun. And spending extra time indoors to keep out of the cold certainly doesn’t help. But don’t...

Tips for studying during the mid-sem break

by Loren Howarth The mid-semester break is the perfect opportunity to play catch-up, get ahead and focus on assessments while there are no Uni classes. But it can be hard to sit down and get started, especially since it is so tempting to sit back...

What type of leader are you?

[wp_quiz id=”10118″] Become a great leader: If you are interested in leadership and want to learn more about what it takes to be a great leader join STRIVE – a student leadership program for all CSU students who hold a leadership...

How to study productively around other people

It can be tough to motivate yourself to get off the couch and into the book, not to mention studying around others! The distractions can leave you feeling unproductive and overall pretty bummed out.  But fear not! Use these tips to have that study...

Ways to use your mid-session break

Final edits on assessments, constant stress and cramming – perfectly describes what the end of term looks like for any CSU student. But it is all worth it for that GLOURIOUS mid-semester break. I would be lying if I didn’t spend the first...

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