by Jenna Verhoeven If you’re lucky enough to have no classes over summer, don’t go putting your brain into hibernation just yet! It may end up being harder to return to study in Session 1, so here’s how you can keep your brain...
by Jenna Verhoeven It might feel as though it was yesterday you were starting a new chapter in your life. You were moving into your dorm on Res and wondering how you would do laundry, how you would feed yourself and where the nearest gym was. Fast...
It’s to some bird’s advantage to leave their nest before they can even fly. While this blog isn’t about birds, it is a perfect analogy for the daunting task of moving out of home for the first time. While the lead up to moving away...
With graduation on its way, we called out to our graduates on CSUSocial and asked what tips they would tell their first-year self. Here’s what they shared: 1. Stay calm and don’t stress There’s nothing worse than freaking out on your first day of...
There is no denying that the most magical time of year is around the corner. However, as wonderful as Christmas is, the cost attached to this season can be daunting for us as Uni students on a low budget! So, to avoid an empty wallet this summer...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
