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Charlie – Your Student Voice

Hi! Welcome to Charlie – Your Student Voice. Here you will find meaningful stories, common ground and an array of guidance or advice to support you at uni. Charlie is a space for students, by students which you're able to share simply by reading along or joining our community of student contributors. The Charlie Team are just a click away if you ever wish to reach out. Happy reading!

Studying with seasonal depression

by Zali Bland Winter makes most people cranky. We’re cold, our skin is dry, and it’s usually raining. Seasonal depression is to be expected, even in neurotypical folks (read: people who don’t experience mental illness/es in their everyday lives)...

Stand Up, Stand Out!

By Nic Bagley, Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) Wear It Purple was founded in 2010 to help combat the rising prevalence of teen bullying and harassment. The purpose of Wear It Purple is to raise awareness of the discrimination that people...

A career crossroads

At uni, different people settle into their courses at different rates and sometimes students might find that their course just is not for them. Check out Victoria Murray’s story: I spent 7 years at university but don’t let that scare you...

Looking for Lunch in Wagga?

Remember the days of the good-old lunch order? Well, stop reminiscing and get ordering! CHEERS, your friendly food and beverage team, are now taking lunch orders in Wagga Wagga. Order ahead through the Online Shop and save time waiting in line...

Top tips to plan your timetable!

by Scarlett Hurst and Charize Santiago Timetables are out and we are getting closer to the first day of Session 2! You may be feeling excited about starting but nervous about how to fit study into your busy life schedule. Well, with our top tips you...

7 steps to survive placement

by Michael Hanrahan The lead up to university placements can be harrowing. But here is my go-to list for making the most of it and having a great time! Step 1: Accommodation When you find out where you’re going for placement, start looking for...

Meet your Bathurst SRC

by Vittorio Travan, Bathurst SRC President The SRC is the advocate for student leadership, opinion, concerns and an environment that celebrates YOU! This year, we set out to maintain the atmosphere and vibrancy of the Bathurst campus by facilitating...

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TEQSA re-registration – what does it mean?

The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) recently published the outcome of Charles Sturt University’s renewal of registration. Here’s what the outcome means for students: Who are TEQSA? The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards...

Join National Reconciliation Week events on campus

National Reconciliation Week is coming up soon, starting on Monday 27 May to Monday 3 June. The week is a time for everyone to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and strengthen respectful relationships between the wider...

Port Macquarie’s Veggie Patch

by Holly Threlfo, Port Macquarie Sustainability Advisor It has been an exciting start to the year for the Port Macquarie Campus. With the tremendous growth of students on campus this year, there has been a push to ensure we are all undertaking...

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