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First-year students: follow these rules

by Loren Howarth Schools out! But wait there’s more… Uni. If you’re a first-year student you’re probably excited and nervous all at once. But there’s no need to worry. You may find uni challenging at times, but you won’t be short of fun. Not to...

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Elite Athlete #3: Lachlan Hinds

We’ve all heard of tennis, rugby league and AFL because they get plenty of publicity, but what about all the other sports you never hear about. What about cross-country skiing, rugby sevens, cycling and marathon swimming? I bet you didn’t know CSU...

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What the ‘O’ in O Week really means

by Jenna Verhoeven There are many words that come to mind when I think of O Week. If this is your first O Week, or even if you’re a seasoned O Week-er here are the likely ‘O’ words you’ll hear, think, or say during the first few weeks of...

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Best places to eat in Dubbo

No matter whether you’re a new or returning student, here are a few eating experiences you need to add to your to-do list this session. From fast food take-away to restaurant dining, there’s something for everyone. The Old Bank The Old Bank was...

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Tips for buying textbooks

Purchasing textbooks can often add up to an expensive shopping trip. The beginning of the session sees students spending a large amount of money on textbooks, so here are some tried and tested strategies to help trim your textbook bill. CSU Library...

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How to stay #roomiesforlife

by Loren Howarth It’s your first time living in a share house with your friends. You can’t wait until uni begins so you and your bestie can spend 24/7 together in your new pad. Three weeks in and you realise you’ve overdone it and now you’re...

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Best places to eat in Wagga Wagga

On campus The Hub If you’re an on campus student, chances are that you know about the wraps at The Hub at CSU in Wagga Wagga. These wraps are best served with chicken schnitzel, lettuce, and tomato, however you can pick and choose your own...

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Simple sunburn solutions

In case you missed our ‘Avoid the summer sting’ post and are suffering from some serious sunburn from Australia Day festivities, we’ve collated the best ways to recover. But don’t worry, we’ve all been stung before. Whether you burn just from the...

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10 hot tips for scholarship success

Accommodation, transport, and textbooks – the inevitable costs that come with study. These fees can add up to an unexpected figure, leaving you with only one option for lunch and dinner: two minute noodles. This is when scholarships and grants come...

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Three ways to get ready for uni

If you’re about to start uni, you’re about to embark on a life-changing journey. Whether you’re moving out of home for the first time, getting the degree to start your dream career, or starting a course you’ve wanted to do for years – exciting times...

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