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What graduation means to me

As 2018 Graduation ceremonies are celebrated across CSU campuses, Graduate Joanna Poole shares what this milestone means to her. Throughout my life, university seemed like a distant thought that would never come around. As life carried on and I get...

Dana’s journey refugee to graduate

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to study in another country? Dana Maricic migrated from Croatia to Australia a few years ago and start life all over again. Without knowing the language, Dana chose to study at CSU and is now graduating...

Start your graduate career!

While studying at uni, you can prepare for graduation by creating a career plan, applying for graduate jobs, and making sure your resume and online profile is career ready. Tailor your resume for each job application: Research job ads and sample...

5 reasons why we choose regional over regular

by Hayley Farrugia When it comes to choosing a university, whether it is at the end of Year 12 or enrolling later on in life, location is a prominent contributing factor. Regardless of how many people we ask, we are almost always swayed by the...

eBooks vs. physical books: Which is best?

by Loren Howarth Which is better – eBooks or physical books? Here’s a list of pros and cons to weigh in where you stand on the debate! Pros of eBooks: Convenience: Gone are the days of carrying heavy textbooks everywhere! With...

Aboriginal Arts and Cultural Exchange at CSU

Last week, Create NSW and Arts OutWest hosted the inaugural Aboriginal Arts and Cultural Exchange for arts workers, artists and members of community on Wiradyuri country at our very own CSU in Bathurst.  I was fortunate to be a part of this...

What we learned at conference

This month, the student leaders from each CSU campus met in Orange for the annual CSU Student Leadership Conference. It was a week full of workshops, keynote speakers and collaborations between staff and students on how we can contribute to the...

4 Netflix documentaries to help broaden your mind

by Jenna Verhoeven Here’s a select handful of Netflix docos to help broaden your mind during your next Sunday afternoon recovery sesh or your sweet Friday night binge. FYI, my rating system is based on cats; as in life, one cat is good, but...

Leadership skills we all need in our careers

Once we’re out in the workplace, employers are looking for job-ready leadership skills. Here are four key skills to kick-start your career, that students learnt from last year’s Student Leadership Conference: 1. Communication skills:...

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...

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