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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.

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Dining room etiquette

Whether you choose to eat in the privacy of your room or have a social feed in the common room, everyone should know and use the basics of dining room manners. Always wait your turn There’s no need to rush or be the first to sit down (or cut the...

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5 questions to ask your new dorm mates

When you’ve outgrown ‘get to know you’ games and ice-breaker jokes are no longer a thing, what do you do when you meet your new dormies? Ask them these five questions: What’s your name, where are you from, what are you studying? Open with these...

Residence Life student leaders

8 people to add to your new support network on-campus

One of the best things about studying on-campus is the amount of support available just for you. There is a wide range of people ready to help with living on-campus, studying and life as a uni student. So, add these people to the top of your support...

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Dorm storage hacks

It’s a fact, dorm rooms are small (especially if you’re used to spreading your things out through a whole house!). However, their simple design opens a world of possibilities for storage solutions. So, use these classic hacks to make the most...

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8 books to read to prepare for Session 1

Want to hit the ground running for the new session? Prepare your brain with these reads: The Study Skills Handbook Written by Stella Cottrell, this book has a lot of advice and practical information that will help you feel organised and prepared...

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Living on campus: A priceless experience

Imagine a world where you can have Taco Tuesday every day and study with your favourite people. Living on campus will give you an all-round experience of being a uni student. Here are some reasons why living on campus is a priceless experience: It...

Colourful accommodation blocks at CSU in Bathurst

5 things you didn’t know about living on-campus in Bathurst

CSU’s Bathurst campus has an extensive range of facilities, and you get access to most of them! Leisure and sporting: gym, basketball courts, tennis courts, sports fields, Ponton Theatre and common areas on all residences Food: Food Bowl, Pulse...

Accommodation buildings at Wagga Wagga Campus

How to choose the best accommodation type for you

What could be better than living five minutes away from classes and with your best friends next door? The answer is nothing really. But moving onto campus for the first time with so many options and pending decisions can seem a bit daunting. So...

CSU Library

Summer reading suggestions from CSU librarians

Finally, it’s time to drop those textbooks and actually read something we want to! Your librarians have suggested their top books so you’ll have plenty to read these holidays. Add these great finds to your reading list this summer: Jane I’m going to...

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Ways to deal with job application rejection

You’ve just moved to town for uni, decided it’s time for a career change, or maybe you’ve finally finished your degree, and it’s time to find a job. Except that can be a lot of people looking for a job all at once… so what do...

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