by Loren Howarth With the cost of textbooks and uni events throughout the year, it’s not often you’ll find spare change to make a fashion statement. But don’t fear, I have some tips that will help you look great on a budget, in no time at all. Op...
As I sit at the computer writing this, I am feeling a mix of emotions (mainly denial) as today marks the end of an era… Ladies and Gentlemen – after four long, crazy, stressful and ultimately rewarding years, I am officially graduating!
Graduating this December? I suggest you hurry on up and apply for the CSU Graduation Equity Grant, which closes on Sunday 6 December!! (tick-tock-tick-tock) This handy source of cash is designed to assist graduating students of 2015 with some of...
Three reasons why living on campus is the best (and how to convince mum and dad to let you move out)
By Emily Foy-Brown
So your mum is a stage five clinger and your dad’s stalking abilities are on par with that kid you friend zoned in year four… moving out couldn’t sound like a better idea: your own space, friends and freedom.
Home is where the heart is and sometimes moving away from home is the hardest thing a student will ever do. But there a few ways to make the transition from home living to dorm living easy.
It can be hard enough affording the basics of electricity, rent, travel and food when you’re on a limited student budget, so how do we keep our wardrobe stylish and on-trend without going into debt? Let’s look at some helpful tips to...
Travelling whilst at uni can be a catch-22: you’ve got months of holiday time, but minimal money to actually go on a holiday. So how do all those friends you see (read: stalk) on Facebook flaunting their holiday snaps do it?
The cost of clothes washing can really add up- there’s the electricity, the water, and the ever-increasing price of laundry liquid and fabric softener. You can make significant savings on your laundry bill by making your own laundry liquid...
You may think that Toast and Easy Mac can be passed off as an acceptable dinner, and I’m not saying they can’t be, but what if I told you that there is a trick to eating well AND keeping your budget together at university?
Did you know: As many as 50 per cent of CSU students live below or very close to the poverty line; More than half of CSU students work more than 20 hours per week, and more than three quarters feel that time engaged in paid employment impacts...
