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April Phillips

*Hello* My name is April, I am a Wiradjuri / Scottish Aussie lady currently in my second year of a Bachelor of creative art and design (graphic design) via distance. I have been traveling around Australia + beyond since March 2016 with my two daughters, partner and dog.

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Celebrate National Reconciliation Week 2017 at CSU

Join in and celebrate National Reconciliation Week (NRW) this week! NRW is celebrated annually to build on the respectful relationships shared by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other Australians. This year’s theme is ‘Let’s Take...

How to ace study while you exercise

Yet another year of study has well and truly dawned. Which means back to the intensity of juggling our social lives, work, study, friends and family. One problem many of us have in common is finding the time to incorporate regular exercise into our...

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10 Instagram accounts to match your degree

Graphic Design: You wont be a kid forever (or so they say), so better to follow this one without delay. The Design Kids is an Australian graphic design student and recent graduate club worth a follow. @thedesignkids        ...

10 must-have mark making tools for creative art and design

Last year was my first year as a graphic design student at CSU. I thought a laptop and a creative cloud subscription was all I needed to get creative. I was wrong. Instead, I found that my best ideas and a large portion of my assignments were either...

Australian mags to catch up on in the break

We’ve successfully made it through six weeks of Session 1. Even if we’re only a quarter of the way through the year, it’s still a well-earned break, right? If you’re on top of your studies this break, don’t waste your time with tv for once and...

May the funds be with you

10 hot tips for scholarship success

Accommodation, transport, and textbooks – the inevitable costs that come with study. These fees can add up to an unexpected figure, leaving you with only one option for lunch and dinner: two minute noodles. This is when scholarships and grants come...

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