If I could send a letter back in time, back to my former first-year self, I would. When I started my uni journey in 2015, I had no idea what to expect. What happens in a lecture? And why is it different to a tutorial? What happens between classes...
Each year, new students set foot on campus for the first time to start their journey at Charles Sturt. And each year they are welcomed by fellow students who provide support, guidance and friendship. These people are our Orientation Leaders and...
Throughout the second year in my degree, I am able to reflect on what I have learnt, using that for the future. There is always lots to look forward to while studying and there is a lot to gain from simply having a go and applying yourself. There...
Starting university can be daunting, but it can also be one of your most exciting, exhilarating and memorable experiences. Whether you are studying on campus or online, here are our top ten tips and tricks to start your year right on the path to...
Are you in your first year at Charles Sturt? Whether you are studying on campus, online or internationally we have picked the top six things you must do to kick start your first session! 1. Find your people: No matter how you are studying, being...
Session 2 is fast approaching and there’s a lot to do, so here is your checklist for on campus and online orientation! To-do now: Welcome to CSU! Have you checked these things off your list yet? Check out your Orientation Portal Order...
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...
by Jenna Verhoeven It might feel as though it was yesterday you were starting a new chapter in your life. You were moving into your dorm on Res and wondering how you would do laundry, how you would feed yourself and where the nearest gym was. Fast...
With graduation on its way, we called out to our graduates on CSUSocial and asked what tips they would tell their first-year self. Here’s what they shared: 1. Stay calm and don’t stress There’s nothing worse than freaking out on your first day of...
Whether you’re quiet and reserved, or a social butterfly, making friends at university can be both nerve-wracking and exciting at the same time. But university is a great place to reconnect with old friends, expand your current friendship group or...
