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How to prepare for exams

Do you put in long hours to prepare for exams? Do you procrastinate because you get anxious and overwhelmed? Here’s how to prepare so you can your keep exam stress under control for this upcoming exam season: Revision Skills Revision is an...

Tips for studying during the mid-sem break

by Loren Howarth The mid-semester break is the perfect opportunity to play catch-up, get ahead and focus on assessments while there are no Uni classes. But it can be hard to sit down and get started, especially since it is so tempting to sit back...

Things I’ve learnt whilst being on my final prac

by Hayley Farrugia Everything that I have learnt, studied for and dreamt about for the last four years has amounted to my final 10 weeks of professional placement. But it isn’t as daunting as it may sound! There is so much to learn, so many little...

What is a GPA?

While studying at CSU, you may come across the acronym GPA. It’s an important part of your studies, so find out what it is and what it is used for! GPA stands for Grade Point Average. This is the number that measures your average study...

Turning procrastination into productivity

We all know the feeling when we’re logged into the computer, with the checklist for the day and realising that for the last half an hour we haven’t actually been studying. No one’s alone here! These 5 tips will turn you into a productivity legend:...

Meet Ella Fyfe

Meet Ella Fyfe

Meet Ella Fyfe – Currently studying Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), Ella is working to raise mental health awareness and encourage suicide prevention in Wagga Wagga. Ella works as a Suicide Prevention Support Coordinator at Wellways, through...

Meet Meaghan Kempson

Meet Meaghan Kempson –  The Bachelor of Education (Health and Physical Education) student is inspiring others through sport. After years of representing CSU in her chosen sport of soccer domestically, Meaghan has this year represented Australia and...

What to do if your results aren’t what you expected

Didn’t get the results you were hoping for? Don’t stress. Here’s what to do next. 1. Don’t worry! If the results are lower than you were hoping for, stay calm and think positive. 2. Speak to your lecturer, tutor, subject...

CSU Global Experience: Part Five – Where to next?

by Jenna Verhoeven Coming home is always a come down. Even after two weeks I had gotten into a nice routine with my fellow CSU Global buddies. Get up, find breakfast, meet with lab buddy, walk to uni (a one-hour walk, but much needed as our days...

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CSU gave me the flexibility to achieve

By Sarah Ellem Six years, one international move, three houses, one wedding, one honeymoon, two new jobs, one pregnancy, one child, a handful of medical misadventures, one dead 18-year-old cat, a 40th birthday, the odd holiday, hundreds of trips to...

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