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Taking a Detour: Returning to Uni After Hitting Pause

"What do you want to do with your life?". You might expect to start uni, graduate in three years and head out to your dream job... but it doesn't always happen that way. Charlie writer Jake fills you in on his study detour and how it helped him...

Conferral Dates Explained

When will I graduate? This is a common question that Charles Sturt students ask after they've received their final grades. The answer is that you will graduate on your conferral date! So... what is a conferral date? Mikayla has been there and done...

How to Start a Creative Project or Side Hustle

Want to make extra income for something you are passionate about? Shantel gives you the inside scoop on how she turned her creativity into a thriving side business and offers some tips to get you started on your side hustle.

Are MacBooks Worth the Extra $$$

As a student choosing a laptop that is affordable and will last through your whole degree can be really challenging! Shantel weighs up the pros and cons of MacBooks and PCs and gives you some info on how to find a discount.

Competing at the Indigenous Nationals

"Radio, radio, what do you hear? CSU! CSU! Give us a cheer!". LaWanna fills us in on her incredible experience representing Charles Sturt at Indigenous Nationals and the life-long friendships she made along the way.

Missed Opportunities: How My Life Changed

Ever looked back and realised life didn't turn out exactly how you thought it would? Lexie shares how COVID interrupted her plans... but how sometimes the most unexpected detours take us somewhere better than we ever imagined!

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