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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...

Be happy with tech

Never lose your work again!

Have you ever been in the situation where you have lost your USB drive? Or had your computer freeze up or die on you right when you needed it? Or would you like the flexibility of accessing your files anywhere? The Cloud is just what you need to...

What is a GPA?

While studying at CSU, you may come across the acronym GPA. It’s an important part of your studies, so find out what it is and what it is used for! GPA stands for Grade Point Average. This is the number that measures your average study...

Turning procrastination into productivity

We all know the feeling when we’re logged into the computer, with the checklist for the day and realising that for the last half an hour we haven’t actually been studying. No one’s alone here! These 5 tips will turn you into a productivity legend:...

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…...

Little unknown tips to help you save

Here’s the how-to on taking control of your money to get through Uni: Slash your food budget! Check what food you’ve got stashed in the cupboard. Then, create a meal plan for the WHOLE week, including snack items. Make dinners that...

What to do if your results aren’t what you expected

Didn’t get the results you were hoping for? Don’t stress. Here’s what to do next. 1. Don’t worry! If the results are lower than you were hoping for, stay calm and think positive. 2. Speak to your lecturer, tutor, subject...

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