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How to survive first year

The first year of Uni is always a big leap from those long years spent in school or from your gap year. With it comes independence and the need for organisation! Whether you are doing it online, moving out of home or travelling from abroad, the...

Networking for introverts

Networking is an important career-building skill but some find it easier than others. If you’re an introvert and are changing careers or just starting out, here are some tips to give you more confidence:  #1 You are probably already networking...

Travel tips for International Students

Moving countries can be very overwhelming, especially coming to a country as large as Australia. It can take a long time to travel around the place, so here are some key travel tips to help you during your stay at a CSU campus! 1. Know where you...

My CSU Global experience: Berlin

A few months ago, I took a took a flight to Germany to take part in the Pictoplasma academy Character Design masterclass with thirty-five other participants from around the world. With a CSU global Independent program, I shaped a short-term program...

Top 10 things to do as a First Year!

Are you about to start your journey as a CSU student? No matter if you are studying on campus, online or internationally, here are some tips to help you in your first year! 1. Socialise and find your people online: No matter how you are studying;...

It’s time to leave the nest

It’s to some bird’s advantage to leave their nest before they can even fly. While this blog isn’t about birds, it is a perfect analogy for the daunting task of moving out of home for the first time. While the lead up to moving away...

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...

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