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Support Services: Academic Skills

Almost finished with her online studies, Ruth Davis shares how the Academic Skills Team helped her improve her study skills as she completes her Bachelor of Human Services (Australian Indigenous Welfare).

Three fun ways to prepare for the dreaded exam period

Let’s be honest, exams aren’t the best thing in the world. It can be a stressful time, especially if you are aiming for a particular result. A lot of late nights up studying, a lot of notes taken and revision, and if you are lucky, the...

A letter to my first-year self

If I could send a letter back in time, back to my former first-year self, I would. When I started my uni journey in 2015, I had no idea what to expect. What happens in a lecture? And why is it different to a tutorial? What happens between classes...

GPA? ATAR? CSP? De-coding Charles Sturt speak

You say GPA, I say hey? You say ATAR, I say huh? You say CSP, I say pardon me? University lingo can be confusing. Here’s a handy guide to help you become fluent in Charles Sturt. ATAR — Australian Tertiary Admission Rank. Indicates a student’s...

Find a study method that works for you this exam period

As a student, it’s likely you will be studying a lot, especially heading towards exams. But have you ever thought about how you study? Research has shown that students perform better on exams if they study in a way that is best suited to their own...

Plant Lovers Guide to Increased Studying Prowess

Growing plants has become increasingly popular as a hobby over the last couple of years. Indoor plants were once seen as a status of luxury; a means to impress. Now however they are seen with huge benefits for your wellbeing. Plants are beneficial...

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Pre-Study Prep: 5 action steps to get you semester ready

A new semester. A new beginning. A chance to wipe the slate clean from the tribulations and stress that came before and to make a fresh start. There’s no denying 2020 has thrown a few unprecedented curveballs, rattling even the most fastidious...

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