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Start your graduate career!

While studying at uni, you can prepare for graduation by creating a career plan, applying for graduate jobs, and making sure your resume and online profile is career ready. Tailor your resume for each job application: Research job ads and sample...

When you want to travel and study

As online students, we have the advantage of flexible study. This means we can also schedule it around our travel desires! Here are tips on how I managed to stay on top of my studies while I travelled: Have a diary. Schedule your daily activities to...

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Tips for working while studying!

It is challenging to juggle work and study at the same time, so we asked our friends from the CSUSocial page to help. Here are their practical tips to better balance your uni life… 1. Plan Plan Plan!!! The most crucial tip to help you stay on...

5 must-read book series for summer

Having downtime is the best way to make use of our holidays. And there’s no better time to push the textbooks aside and read just because you want to! Here are a few of my favourites if you’re looking for a series to keep you hooked over...

5 reasons why we choose regional over regular

by Hayley Farrugia When it comes to choosing a university, whether it is at the end of Year 12 or enrolling later on in life, location is a prominent contributing factor. Regardless of how many people we ask, we are almost always swayed by the...

eBooks vs. physical books: Which is best?

by Loren Howarth Which is better – eBooks or physical books? Here’s a list of pros and cons to weigh in where you stand on the debate! Pros of eBooks: Convenience: Gone are the days of carrying heavy textbooks everywhere! With...

Spring cleaning tips and tricks

by Loren Howarth Now that spring is in the air, it’s a great time to do some cleaning and de-cluttering. This tradition not only promotes wellness by establishing a clean and organised environment, it also creates a nice and fresh feeling...

How to get motivated to get fit

What’s more exciting than exercise? A lot! The word itself has the power to make you feel physically exhausted. Whether it’s to look good or stay healthy, these 6 tips will help you get motivated and fit! Mind over Matter – The hardest...

Students making healthy food for study

Exam brain food!

Most students survive on a (not-so-healthy) diet of coffee, pizza and mi-goreng. Unfortunately for our bank accounts, we need more than this to sustain us during exam periods (and life in general). I’ve gathered three recipes that will give you the...

Leadership skills we all need in our careers

Once we’re out in the workplace, employers are looking for job-ready leadership skills. Here are four key skills to kick-start your career, that students learnt from last year’s Student Leadership Conference: 1. Communication skills:...

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