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Eight books to keep you motivated for university

Finishing a degree has its ups and downs, especially when you think about the work you must do versus your future needs and success. There may be days when the time you still need to put in to finish studying makes the eventual benefits of having a...

Session 2 blues

Session 2 blues

by Amy Carlon You’ve made it through the first session of the year. Hooray! But whether you‘re a first or third year student, it’s always hard to get back into the swing of things after a few weeks of holidays. No matter how dedicated to your...

Students getting active and bike riding together

Motivation tips for a healthier you

by Loren Howarth Getting into a routine isn’t easy. Especially when it involves exercise and you’ve been over-indulging over the Easter break. But making time for exercise is something we should all aim to do. You don’t have to run a marathon, just...

Student standing in front of DIY dream board

How to keep your dreams alive

by Loren Howarth We all have goals we’re working towards or why else would we be here? But it’s easy to get distracted when you’re drowning in assignments and study. A great way to visualise and set goals is by creating a dream or vision board. It’s...

How to ace study while you exercise

Yet another year of study has well and truly dawned. Which means back to the intensity of juggling our social lives, work, study, friends and family. One problem many of us have in common is finding the time to incorporate regular exercise into our...

BetterInRed: keep going.

#BetterInRed: The ultimate guide to staying motivated

Congratulations – you’ve come this far on the #BetterInRed challenge! We hope you’ve seen results, improved fitness, met new people and felt the benefits of an active lifestyle. So what’s next? The weather is getting cooler, the evenings are getting...

Why study an arts degree? – Amy Randell

Why study an arts degree? – Amy Randell

by Amy Carlon Third year art student, Amy Randell gave me the run down on why she loves studying creative art and design at CSU and what she hopes to do with her degree in the future: What degree are you studying? Bachelor of Creative Arts and...

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10 books to read before the start of session

For those of you wanting to improve your results from last year, or if you just have some free time leading up until Session 1, reading a couple of books might be your solution. Here are 10 books to read that’ll improve your vocab and have you...

Erica Halse working away in her office at an illustration

The girl from Wagga Wagga doing big things

Erica Halse is what many people aspire to be like. From starting out in Wagga Wagga, studying a Bachelor of Graphic Design at CSU, Erica now travels the world working as a freelance graphic designer and illustrator. Erica divides her time between...

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