Starting a new session online and wondering how to stay organised, focused, and motivated from your own home? Brooke shares her strategies for how to make 2026 your best academic year yet.
Ever thought university just wasn’t for you after it didn’t go to plan the first time? Emma tells you about her winding path from dropping out of nursing to finding purpose through horticulture and bush regeneration, and a fresh start in...
Nervous about starting placement and unsure how to prepare? Jess shares practical, student-tested tips to help make workplace learning feel more manageable from day one.
Ever wondered what it’s like to start working in your field before you’ve even graduated? Heidi shares how stepping into an Allied Health Assistant role during university has helped her build confidence, skills, and a serious head start for a future...
What happens when a life-altering diagnosis interrupts your plans and forces you to slow down? Lee shares her journey through cancer and university, reflecting on resilience, boundaries, and a renewed perspective on what truly matters.
Joining the SRC might not be at the top of everyone's list when they start uni but Wesley shares why it should be. From running student events, creating lifelong friends and developing leadership skills Wesley shares how the SRC has made his uni...
Ever worried that studying online means studying alone? Nick shares his journey back to law through Charles Sturt’s digital campus, showing how connection, support, and purpose can exist no matter where—or when—you study.
Worried about leaving home to start uni? Mia talks about how she found her independence and lifelong friendships, on campus in Port Macquarie. Showing how moving away for uni could be the start of one of the most meaningful chapters of your life.
Not sure if you have what it takes to be a mentor? Theresa shares how leadership is made up of small moments and how sometimes even just a reminder that "you are not alone" is enough.
New to study at Charles Sturt? Charlie breaks down everything you need to know about your first week and Orientation including what to expect and how to make the most of it!













