When the demands of university life, work and family start to overwhelm us, often our diet is the first to suffer. Throw financial pressure into the mix, and for some students it can be a recipe for digestive disaster. Let’s look at some...
As the days get colder most of us living in CSU campus cities (with the exception of Port Macquarie) can often be seen scraping the ice off the car windscreen in the wee hours of the morning. We have all been there, and for those of us who don’t...
Most degrees these days encompass at least some element of group work; this form of learning allows a team to share a hefty workload whilst developing communication and interpersonal team work skills. Whilst the concept of dividing one assessment...
It can be hard enough affording the basics of electricity, rent, travel and food when you’re on a limited student budget, so how do we keep our wardrobe stylish and on-trend without going into debt? Let’s look at some helpful tips to...
Whether you’re an internal or distance education student, juggling the demands of a young family while studying is one of the greatest challenges you can face in your journey as a student. Here are four helpful tips to keep you on track with your...
Session two is nearly upon us, which means you should be well and truly settled into uni life. Just to make sure, we’ve compiled the following list of handy tips for getting back into the swing of things. How many can you tick off your list? 1...
Travelling whilst at uni can be a catch-22: you’ve got months of holiday time, but minimal money to actually go on a holiday. So how do all those friends you see (read: stalk) on Facebook flaunting their holiday snaps do it?
We all know what it’s like to feel the cold – so keep your wallet and yourself healthy this winter with some hot money saving tips! 1. Invest in a pair of Ugg Boots. Your toes will be snug as a bug in a rug and cheaper ones will only set...
The cost of clothes washing can really add up- there’s the electricity, the water, and the ever-increasing price of laundry liquid and fabric softener. You can make significant savings on your laundry bill by making your own laundry liquid...
You may think that Toast and Easy Mac can be passed off as an acceptable dinner, and I’m not saying they can’t be, but what if I told you that there is a trick to eating well AND keeping your budget together at university?
