by Michael Hanrahan The lead up to university placements can be harrowing. But here is my go-to list for making the most of it and having a great time! Step 1: Accommodation When you find out where you’re going for placement, start looking for...
by Jenna Verhoeven Summer is the perfect time to get a foot in front of the crowd. While our qualifications will show our knowledge, future employers also want to see our experience and how we apply that knowledge. I’ve put together a list of three...
Workplace learning, also known as work placement or practicum, is a requirement for many courses offered at CSU. Placements can vary in length and you may be required to travel further than you usually do to attend classes or to find accommodation...
Here are five things you can do this summer break to fast-track your career and boost the skills you need. #1 Update your resume It is important to regularly update your resume, even if you’re only part-way through your degree. During your degree...
There is a wealth of industry knowledge and networking that can be gained from work experience. Sure, we might have to do it unpaid but the practice and contacts you establish can pave the way for your dream career. As a student, I shared big dreams...
As a third-year Television Production student from CSU in Wagga Wagga, I recently took part in industry placement with FremantleMedia, Foxtel and Channel Ten. These collective five weeks gave me huge insight into the television production industry...
My name is Nick and I’m in my final year of a Bachelor of Medication Radiation Science at CSU. I’m currently on clinical placement working with a private radiology company based in Canberra. There really is no such thing as a ‘typical’ day during...
Four CSU students have been named 2017 Horizon Scholars. Veterinary science student Alice Mitchell and three agricultural business management students Renae Bice, Emily Sinderberry and Emily Walker have won Horizon Scholarships. The scheme is an...
From nursing in a busy hospital, trekking to remote villages and immersing herself in the local culture, Bachelor of Nursing student Ms Catreena Kuhn reflects on her work placement in the Philippines. Catreena is studying online and took part in the...
For most undergraduate courses at CSU, you’ll have a practical placement. As a first-year, sometimes there is nothing scarier than the thought of going out into the workforce to test the knowledge you have learnt so far. I’m here to tell...
