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Transitioning from High School to Uni

Ever wondered what really changes when you move from high school to university? From managing your own schedule to adapting to a whole new environment, the transition can feel both exciting and overwhelming. In this blog, Mia shares her personal...

My Journey From Patient to Paramedic

There are a lot of career options in healthcare and being a first responder is one of the most impactful. Eloise shares how her experience as a healthcare patient based in rural NSW inspired her to study Paramedicine with Charles Sturt.

Why Donating Blood Matters as a Nursing Student

Want to make a difference but not sure how? Something as simple as donating blood could save lives! Nursing student Matt shares what a typical donation day looks like and why it’s one of the easiest ways to make a real impact.

Why Nursing Felt Like Home

Inspired by her grandmother’s lifelong career in nursing, Mykayla reflects on how compassion, strength and quiet dedication shaped her own path into the profession. Nursing for Mykayla is not just as a career, it's a legacy of love, care and showing...

Why I Chose Paramedicine

Want a career that’s unpredictable, purposeful, and anything but a 9-to-5? Keely tells you why she chose Paramedicine over other healthcare jobs for the (spoiler alert) real impact, real people, and moments that stay with you.

Why I Love My Nursing Degree

"My curiosity for Nursing came from my Dad being in hospital. He was living in hospital for months until the end. I was inspired by the amazing Nurses I had got to know over those few months." In this Charlie Blog, Mia tells us about the incredible...

My Secret To Managing A Busy Semester

Between classes, work, kids and volunteering, staying organised can feel impossible. In this Charlie Blog, Kelly shares how she uses a semester planner to stay focused, in control and on top of every commitment.

From Patient To Responder: My Journey Towards Nursing

"I feel driven to discover the reason behind my survival of an incurable cancer and want to use my survival to benefit others." In this blog, Tiphanie shares her experience as a cancer survivor and how this has inspired her to pursue a career in...

Why I Chose to Study Pharmacy

Sometimes life doesn't exactly go to plan but works out for the better! Natalie opens up about how COVID-19 impacted her study plans and set her on a path to pharmacy.

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