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Having a plan B for life (and still loving it)

Written by Joel Sheasby In May of 2019 I was rejected from all the universities I applied to in Canada. My chances of starting my studies to become a dentist in the upcoming academic year were gone. I could apply again next year, but realistically...

Student Advocacy: Where does my SSAF payment go?

Written by Faith Hanstock At the beginning of each session, we get that dreaded ‘Total Amount Owing’ message on the Student Portal to pay off the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). But what exactly is SSAF and how does it benefit me? SSAF is...

Student tips on dealing with winter illness

Written by Bria Aplin It’s been going around! The flu this year is nasty, and I speak from experience. So here’s some of my best tips for getting better as quickly as possible because no one wants to be in pain or uncomfortable: 1. Lots of liquid...

Hacks to get the best out of your Charles Sturt Study Tools

Written by Faith Hanstock Eugh, studying. Am I right? Sometimes we sit there, laptop ready, pens and paper ready, snacks ready; but we have no idea what we’re supposed to do. …Or is that just me? Sometimes studying can be easier when you’ve got the...

What to ‘brace’ yourself for as an oral health student

Written by Teagan Smith Hello fellow Charles Sturt students, and happy Dental Health Week! My name is Teagan and I am currently in my second year of studying a Bachelor of Oral Health (Therapy and Hygiene) (BOH) at Charles Sturt University’s Wagga...

Who run the world? Two girls and their radio show

Written by Sophie Norris Imagine in your very first week of university you and one of your new friends design a radio show. I mean like a real radio show people actually listen to. Well, that’s exactly what happened to me during my first week at...

How to make a fresh start in this new session

Written by Kate Armstrong As university students, we are currently faced with the reality of a whole new session looming in front of us! It’s important that we recognise these transition times as they are great opportunities to reset and restart...

Careers and Skills Hub: Where does my SSAF payment go?

Written by Faith Hanstock Paying off your Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) before census is one thing, but if you’re like me; I send through the money and go ‘What on Earth is this payment going to help me with???’ SSAF is a compulsory fee...

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