You say GPA, I say hey? You say ATAR, I say huh? You say CSP, I say pardon me? University lingo can be confusing. Here’s a handy guide to help you become fluent in Charles Sturt. ATAR — Australian Tertiary Admission Rank. Indicates a student’s...
Luisa Foliaki says her three children have been raised sitting on her lap while she studies online. “They’ve had the ‘Shhh, I’m on a meeting’ so many times. All parents have been there,” Luisa laughs. “I’ve had lecturers who have had to bolt off...
I am definitely not the only one at Charles Sturt to say 2020 has been absolutely nuts. There have been many challenges to overcome but also new opportunities that wouldn’t have otherwise presented themselves. Having been the Editor of Charlie...
Two Charles Sturt University students have been awarded Australian Government New Colombo Plan (NCP) scholarships for 2021, in recognition of their academic excellence, leadership in the community, adaptability and resilience. Ms Clare...
The summer holidays are finally upon us. I’m sure you’re celebrating the end of another year, especially after everything that’s happened in 2020. But holidays can also be a time of stress for some because the end of term can come with a loss of...
A brother in a Hawaiian suit standing in for an Executive Dean, a mum playing MC, and a local library in place of a lofty auditorium. When Tonille Millikin’s graduation was cancelled due to the pandemic, she knew just who to turn to. Tonille...
Are you feeling daunted about the prospect of studying over summer, while it feels like everyone else is on holidays? The Charles Sturt Academic Skills team are there to support you through Session 3 to help you stay on track, get the best out of...
Are millennials just a bunch of lazy drop-outs, who drink and party too much? Those tired stereotypes about young people were at the centre of an advertising campaign created by Charles Sturt communications students, who made it to the finals of a...
One day Darcy Watt might be up a tall tree wielding a chainsaw. The next, she might be driving a tractor, slashing long grass. At night, she’s likely holed up in a modest room above a country pub. While many Charles Sturt students studied from their...
Whether you’re on the beach or at home this summer, a good book is the perfect companion. We asked Charles Sturt academics to come up with their top five reads for you to enjoy wherever you are this summer. Dr Travis Holland, Course Director...
