''At the time, I thought that being super busy was good as I was gaining experience and kicking goals that were very valuable however, in reality, I was constantly exhausted, I did not have time for friends and family or more importantly, for myself...
''Being a student and balancing study, work, health, family, and other obligations can be quite stressful at times. By creating your own morning ritual, you can help manage that stress more effectively and start out each day with a win.''
Lauren Signor is currently on placement with the Division of Safety, Security & Wellbeing Team at Charles Sturt University. This exam period, she's here to provide some mental health advice and stress management tips to help get you through!
I often get asked “How do you do it? How do you find time to study with kids?” Well, I’m never too sure how to answer that question. I’m not a super organised person, rather I just approach it one week at a time, one session at a time.
The Charlie team is a safe environment where everyone is supportive and encouraging. We share ideas or suggest topics for others to write. Everyone who contributes comes from different campuses, studies different courses, and are in different stages...
by Scarlett Hurst and Charize Santiago Timetables are out and we are getting closer to the first day of Session 2! You may be feeling excited about starting but nervous about how to fit study into your busy life schedule. Well, with our top tips you...
by Emily Minter I recently attended the CSU graduations in Sydney. My big brother looked so grown-up in his gown. I’m so proud of him. He’s smart too – graduated from the Bachelor of Medical Science, majored in Biotechnology with Distinction. He’ll...
Finding a way to study while being a parent can be a challenge… but a very achievable one if you are prepared, organised and more than just a little bit flexible. These quick, easy and practical tips will help you navigate blending the pressures of...
I was a terrible snack artist at uni in my early twenties. I had the luxury of buying donuts on ‘Donut Day’, fried rice on ‘Chinese Day’, and pancakes from the college breakfast in the mornings. The list goes on. When I was studying in Melbourne, I...
Whether you’re studying part-time, fulltime or online, scheduling university study in with the rest of life makes for a busy routine. So the thought of throwing a job in the mix can often seem like a bit too much. But having a part-time job while at...
