After spending eight months living away from home and having your friends with you 24/7, it can be hard moving back home for the summer. Living on a farm my whole life meant I had to adjust when moving to live in a vibrant city for uni. It also...
Summer holidays are great for relaxing, catching up with friends and finally getting around to reading that book you’ve been meaning to. Although it’s hard to admit, four months of no uni can get pretty boring. So, why not read a few books to fill...
by Amy Carlon If you’re a last-minute, disorganised uni student (like the rest of us) and you haven’t put any thought towards Christmas shopping yet, then here’s a guide for you. Avoid heading down-town without knowing what you’re looking for and...
For students, travelling is usually something to look forward to in the uni break. It’s often simply too hard in Session 1 and 2, when so much time and organisation is needed and missing class is tricky (not to mention the cost). But what if there...
by Loren Howarth If you’ve been busy since session two wrapped up studying, working or even just relaxing then you might not have had time to fully embrace the Christmas spirit. Your quick fix is a Christmas movie marathon. Here are four...
by Amy Carlon 2017 is just around the corner so whether you are one to make New Year’s resolutions or not, I’ve collected the top 5 New Year’s resolutions to keep you occupied for at least the first two months of 2017. Next year will be an exciting...
To the surprise of many, CSU academics don’t just live to plan lessons and plotting ways to wake you up at unheard of hours in the morning (like 9am) to attend class. Communications specialist, Associate Professor Peter Simmons and lecturer in...
An Australian Christmas is far from anything we see in the movies. Firstly, there’s no opening presents in front of a roaring fire, no snowball fights, and no ugly Christmas sweaters to wear (not complaining). Instead, we have backyard...
CSU has a wide variety of courses that are spread over quite a few campuses. With continually changing technology and a growing demand for new and accurate information, lecturers need to be sure course content is right up to scratch. Have you ever...
by Loren Howarth It’s finally the best time of year to enjoy tropical and refreshing treats. These recipes require little preparation, a few cheap ingredients and are sure to prove to your parents that you actually can cook for yourself. Banana ice...
