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    Civil engineering success

    Are you thinking of studying engineering, but unsure about what’s involved or nervous about the challenges ahead? The fear of being defeated played as a key motivator for Sky McFarlane in completing her Bachelor of Civil Engineering. 

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    What do my grades mean?

    Your exam results are finally in! You are probably wondering what to do now or what do your grades mean? Here's a quick guide... 

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    How I tackled my biggest study challenge

    Studying at university can be the incredibly rewarding path to achieving your biggest career and lifestyle goals. But it's not always smooth sailing! Check out some of our students' biggest study challenges and how they're overcoming them.

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    Forging your career path through study: Talal's experience

    When you’re mapping a path to achieve your career goals, you’ll likely be looking at a university and a degree that can help you land a full-time job pretty quickly after graduation. But what if you could accelerate things a bit? 

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    A subsidy to study: an introduction to HECS‑HELP

    Concerned about the cost of studying? Here’s what you need to know about getting a subsidy on your fees and minimising upfront costs.

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    Clever ways to complete your degree sooner

    While education certainly isn’t about racing to the finish line, if you feel like graduation is a lifetime away because you’re studying part-time or if you just can’t wait to leap into your new career, we’ve got a few ways you can finish your studies sooner.

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    Stop digital burnout in its tracks

    Communications technology, such as computers, smartphones and tablets are a necessary part of university student life. It’s our digital footprints on online learning management systems, social media, email and other digital communications platforms that allow us to live two lives: one in person and one online. 

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    Chantal's organisation hacks for uni

    Adjusting to the pace of uni study can be difficult, particularly if you’ve taken time out for a gap year, to start your career, or to raise a family. Being disorganised can be a deal-breaker for uni success, but it doesn’t come naturally to all of us. 

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    Six quick tips to de-stress

    Stress expresses itself in many different ways: feelings of overwhelming anxiety, a quickened heart rate, that queasy feeling in your stomach, or a tension headache that just won’t go away. However your stress rears its ugly head, you have the ability to shut it down in minutes with these quick tips.

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