Study tips

We put so much time and energy into studying during Year 12, so let’s get the most out of it! Maximise your productivity by adjusting how and where you get it all done. Follow these tips on how to create the ultimate study space to set yourself up for success.

If there’s one thing we hear from students time and again, it’s that support makes or breaks their study experience. Uncover the different ways you can stay motivated, focused and on-track with your studies.

Five students share how a scholarship from CDU helped with the cost of study, from paying for text books to paying down student loans. 

As the saying goes, 'if you need something done, ask a busy mum'. And it's certainly true of CDU students that are mums studying an online degree with kids at home. Here, four students - who are also mums - share their top tips and insights on making time for study.

When Brittany started a science degree after year 12, she wasn’t convinced it was for her. But a two-year travel stint changed that. She returned home with a new-found awareness of environmental issues and came back to CDU to finish the science degree she’d started. 

Volunteering has been shown to be hugely beneficial to university students, both socially and professionally. CDU international student Nilesh is evidence of this.  

One of the most important things you can do in the early stages of your university journey is to define your long and short term goals. These will keep you focused and motivated. 

Finding the best place to study is one of the most important things you'll do when starting or returning to uni. Read these top tips for creating the ideal study space. 

Are you wondering whether you have the time to balance study with other important commitments in your life such as work, family and friends?