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What I Learnt This Year

Charles Sturt student Olivia looks back on 2025, a year shaped by challenge, growth and resilience - a reminder that transformation often happens quietly and unexpectedly

Exploring the South Coast

Need somewhere to go for uni break? Chloe gives you some of the best summer spots along the NSW South Coast, from the white sands of Jervis Bay to the coastal walks, waterfalls and ocean pools of Kiama and the charm of historic Berry.

My First Acute Hospital Placement

Placement is both intimidating and an incredible learning opportunity. Heidi reflects on how a nerve-wracking first day as the only OT student at Bathurst Hospital quickly transformed into a deeply rewarding placement filled with teamwork, growth...

My Placement Experience with StreetKind

Alyssa reflects on her incredible and unpredictable placement with StreetKind - a community support organization. An opportunity that pushed her far beyond the comfort of classroom simulations. Through tough nights, confronting situations, and...

Online SRC’s 2025 Highlights- and Giveaway!

The Online SRC smashed it in 2025 - supporting students with scholarships, vouchers and plenty of fun ways to connect online. Now they’re wrapping up the year with a huge LinkedIn Learning giveaway, where one student will win a $2,000 laptop voucher!

Chasing the American Dream (for 90 Days)

Charlie contributor Heidi shares how a childhood dream inspired by The Parent Trap became real when she travelled to the U.S. to work as a summer camp counsellor. Through unexpected opportunities, global friendships, and the joy of camp life, she...

Surviving Clinical Placement

Rural placement has a way of humbling you fast, especially when you run into a patient at the supermarket after examining them that morning. But medical student Harvey tells you how in rural places , the kindness, honesty and community spirit make...

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