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Balancing study and exercise

Exercise has so many benefits for our physical and mental health, both of which are super important to maintain while you’re at uni. But when time pressures and mental fatigue combine, it can seem like a huge effort to put the books away and get...

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Address your exam anxiety and stress

Have you ever found yourself so overwhelmed you couldn’t study for your exams? We’ve got some advice to help you address your exam anxiety and stress. Learn more by registering for one of our workshops on ‘Addressing Exam Anxiety and...

Tips to maintain your health

We spend our days juggling too many commitments and thinking about all the things that we have to accomplish. Sometimes we forget our most valuable asset which is ourselves! Here are a few tips to take care of YOU: Eat well. This may seem easy...

Easy meals for on-campus living

Easy meals for on-campus living

Living on-campus can be a stressful time; sometimes the pressure of having multiple assignments due at once, internships, sport and social events can be enough to cause a bit of a meltdown! To make your nights a bit easier and take one extra thing...

The importance of self-care

It’s that time of year when you’re starting to feel the pressure of assessments and events, one after the other. Among all the university hype, it is important to take time out for yourself to refresh, relax and get into a focused mental state...

Lifestyle tips from successful people

You know those people who seem to have their life together: they’re organised, proactive, fit and happy but somehow also manage to include down time in their busy schedule? We tend to be jealous of these rare kinds of people because they do...

How to survive a busy day at uni

Coming up to exams and during assessment periods at university, you can find yourself becoming very busy.  To avoid burning yourself out, here is how you can manage busy days effectively. 1. Remember it won’t last forever Whether you set up a...

11 ways to beat overwhelm

Are you sick of feeling frazzled, stressed and anxious? Whether it’s caused by study, work, family or even ourselves, feeling overwhelmed is never welcome. So, here is my go-to list for when you’re under pressure and need some serenity...

TED Talks to boost your motivation

Once the initial shine and glamour of being at Uni wears off, we are often left feeling unmotivated and uninspired to study. Towards the end of session the coffee mugs get stained, the morning alarms get louder and the headaches start setting in...

Are animals a study help or hindrance?

by Cassidy Brown Assistance dogs are changing the way we can study at Charles Sturt University. This is due to increasing awareness of the ability of animals to improve mental and physical health. To clarify, there are three categories of assistance...

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