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Nikita Kumar

Hi! I’m Nikita and I’m in my third and final year of Communications - Journalism at CSU. I'm the Editor of Charlie and look forward to sharing my love for writing and showcasing people's stories in this space.

Orientation sessions you won’t want to miss

Get ready to study with our best picks for your Session 3 Orientation. Orientation is action-packed with a mix of online sessions to help you find your feet and get off to a flying start in your Charles Sturt degree. There is so much on offer – from...

Get study-ready for Session 3

Session 3 is fast approaching and starting new subjects or a new course can be daunting. It doesn’t have to be! Check out our top 5 tips to make sure you’re ready to succeed in Session 3. Tip #1 – Enrol early You might have to pick a...

Unearthed Hour 2019

by Megan Kaye, Student Sustainability Advisor Wagga Wagga In March, CSU’s Wagga Wagga campus switched their lights off and enjoyed a night under the stars for Unearthed Hour. Unearthed Hour, a play on words incorporating the sustainability...

Why should you be mindful?

Mindfulness means awareness. It is to be conscious, present and attentive in a moment or situation. Being mindful helps reduce stress, anxiety and frustration (AKA our daily struggles as Uni students). In turn, it can also boost intelligence...

Your money questions answered

Looking after your financial wellbeing can seem time-consuming and overwhelming while you are studying. Financial stress is a real struggle, and we get that! Check out these answers to your most common money questions: Q: What does ‘managing my...

Returning to study? Brush up on your study skills

Returning to study? Brush up on your study skills

If you’re looking for ways to get ahead or bridge your knowledge gaps for next session then Study Link is for you! Whether you are studying for the first time, after a long time or just need to brush up, Study Link offers the subjects you need, at...

Dana’s journey refugee to graduate

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to study in another country? Dana Maricic migrated from Croatia to Australia a few years ago and start life all over again. Without knowing the language, Dana chose to study at CSU and is now graduating...

Advice to my first-year self

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...

Establishing independence for youth allowance

Did you know that working while studying could make you eligible for youth allowance? You may have thought you were ineligible because you didn’t meet the criteria, however there are a few other factors that can help establish your independence:...

What we learned at conference

This month, the student leaders from each CSU campus met in Orange for the annual CSU Student Leadership Conference. It was a week full of workshops, keynote speakers and collaborations between staff and students on how we can contribute to the...

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