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Summer break plans?

by Emily Minter Well, holiday season is here. Phew! I’m certain we’re all feeling various emotions – ‘why did I put myself through that again?’, ‘I’m so glad I’m still able to smile’ or even ‘Wow! When does Session 1 start?’. But no matter what your...

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Summer break: expectation vs reality

OK – so your summer plans sounded a little like this: Catch up with friends Get a job Save money Get a summer body Work on your tan Catch up on TV shows But sadly, they didn’t turn out like this. Instead, you’ve most likely spent your days sleeping...

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Simple sunburn solutions

In case you missed our ‘Avoid the summer sting’ post and are suffering from some serious sunburn from Australia Day festivities, we’ve collated the best ways to recover. But don’t worry, we’ve all been stung before. Whether you burn just from the...

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You know you’re an Orange student when…

by Michael Hanrahan Each campus from CSU is unique for different reasons and Orange is no exception. The campus is smaller than the majority and is home to students studying mostly science and allied health degrees. If you’re a CSU Orange student...

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10 books to read before the start of session

For those of you wanting to improve your results from last year, or if you just have some free time leading up until Session 1, reading a couple of books might be your solution. Here are 10 books to read that’ll improve your vocab and have you...

Moving home for the summer: survival tips

Three tips for summer survival

After spending eight months living away from home and having your friends with you 24/7, it can be hard moving back home for the summer. Living on a farm my whole life meant I had to adjust when moving to live in a vibrant city for uni. It also...

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Summer snacks to keep you cool

by Loren Howarth It’s finally the best time of year to enjoy tropical and refreshing treats. These recipes require little preparation, a few cheap ingredients and are sure to prove to your parents that you actually can cook for yourself. Banana ice...

CSU Students enjoying summer in the pool at the Wagga Wagga Campus

Avoid the summer sting

by Loren Howarth The weather is warm and it’s the perfect time to take a trip to the beach or visit your local pool. Lounging around in the sun is one of the best ways to spend summer. However, long amounts of time spent in the sun can be dangerous...

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Get exploring

by Amy Carlon Summer holidays are finally here (HOORAY) and if you have some free time between work and summer subjects, here are some places you may want to check out! Personally, I’m looking forward to travelling as there is so much to do and see...

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