Written by Greta Porter The session break couldn’t come at a better time now that assessments are rolling in and the uni year is underway. Not only is it a good time to relax and recharge, but it’s also the perfect opportunity to catch up on...
Written by Brooke Chandler and Mitchell Rae If you are like me – a third year student whose time on campus has been directed by the recent pandemic – then campus events are both a foreign and distant memory. When I arrived on Charles Sturt’s...
Written by Emily Francis I am one of those lucky people that have a passion for something and have been given the opportunity to turn that passion into a career. From around the ages of 3–16, I immersed myself in any form of storytelling I could...
Written by Greta Porter
Are you a new or continuing student who is struggling to navigate the many rules, policies, and procedures of tertiary study? You are not alone – and the Charles Sturt University Student Advocacy team may be able to help. The who? If you have not...
Pagan Harrison-Brown has been a continuing asset to the Charlie contributor team! Here, you can find out more about her… Growing up I don’t really remember much of my childhood, but I was born and raised in Wagga Wagga. We then moved to...
The last Earth Hour I celebrated with my family, we pulled out the candles and played a board game outside with a fire. I often look back at that night with fond memories, the time we all put our phones down and turned off the lights. It reminded me...
Starting university is overwhelming. The work required is more independent and there’s lots of it too. We are expected to get the hang of it quite quickly. All of this alone can cause anxiety levels to spike. When we take into account the fact that...
I was lucky enough to spend two years living on campus in Bathurst and it was one of the most enjoyable times of my life. I met so many amazing people and made the best friends. Charles Sturt has always put on amazing events for students and they...
A conversation at the dinner table back in 2019 about my late grandfather surprisingly led me to where I am today, studying a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood & Primary) at Charles Sturt University’s Bathurst campus. Talking with my...