by Loren Howarth Whether you’re moving out of home for some independence, or you’ve decided that on-campus accommodation isn’t for you, moving out of home is a big decision. You’ll have more responsibilities, plus your own...
by Loren Howarth With Mother’s Day fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about how to spoil your Mum. Although you should be thankful for her every day of the year, Mother’s Day is a time when you should be extra sweet and show her...
by Amy Carlon So you’ve finished your first year of studies at CSU and are moving into your second year. You’re no longer a first-year but you’re not on the downhill run to graduation either. You know you’re a second year when… You freak out because...
Trying to balance the demands of uni, bills and filling your tummy can often leave you tempted by quick financial fixes. But be careful with how you cut back. While there are handy money making tips that work, there are also some to avoid. Instead...
by Loren Howarth Most Australians are well-known for their love of meat and many of my family and friends couldn’t think of anything better than a Saturday night barbecue consisting of snags, rissoles and steaks. But this year, Australians have...
Being a student and having a healthy diet are two things that don’t go hand-in-hand. Although it’s important to include healthy foods in your diet, sometimes it’s hard to do so on a tight budget. Especially when you’re living pay cheque to pay...
Making money (and saving it) is one of our biggest desires and simultaneously one of the most difficult aspirations to satisfy. How can you make money, save that money and study, all at the same time as juggling relationships and having a social...
As the first session wraps up, and exam season comes to a close, so too does another important time come to an end: the financial year. If this seems like a milestone that isn’t relevant to you, think again. The end of financial year can come with...
Studying maths, science, teaching, nursing, midwifery or early childhood? You need to know about the HECS-HELP Benefit! This is a special shout-out to all maths, science, nursing, midwifery and early childhood students, particularly those who might...
There’s no argument that the stereotype of a uni student being poor is usually quite accurate. Regardless of how we got ourselves into that particular financial predicament, we’re all pretty much in the same boat when it comes to money. Whether it’s...
