I’m your host Riley-Rose and in this series, we’re sitting down with every day legends who’ve made the jump from vocational study to university study.  

What drove them? What surprised them? What advice do they have for people who are thinking about taking the leap themselves? 

Whether you’re curious or committed, you’re craving a change or you simply want to find out what the differences are between the two – these stories will help ignite the next move.  

No fluff, no jargon. Just honest chats about the challenges, the wins and everything in between.  

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I’m your host Riley-Rose and in this series, we’re sitting down with every day legends who’ve made the jump from vocational study to university study.  

What drove them? What surprised them? What advice do they have for people who are thinking about taking the leap themselves? 

Whether you’re curious or committed, you’re craving a change or you simply want to find out what the differences are between the two – these stories will help ignite the next move.  

No fluff, no jargon. Just honest chats about the challenges, the wins and everything in between.  

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I’m your host Riley-Rose and in this series, we’re sitting down with every day legends who’ve made the jump from vocational study to university study.  

What drove them? What surprised them? What advice do they have for people who are thinking about taking the leap themselves? 

Whether you’re curious or committed, you’re craving a change or you simply want to find out what the differences are between the two – these stories will help ignite the next move.  

No fluff, no jargon. Just honest chats about the challenges, the wins and everything in between.  

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’m your host Riley-Rose and in this series, we’re sitting down with every day legends who’ve made the jump from vocational study to university study.  

What drove them? What surprised them? What advice do they have for people who are thinking about taking the leap themselves? 

Whether you’re curious or committed, you’re craving a change or you simply want to find out what the differences are between the two – these stories will help ignite the next move.  

No fluff, no jargon. Just honest chats about the challenges, the wins and everything in between.  

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’m your host Riley-Rose and in this series, we’re sitting down with every day legends who’ve made the jump from vocational study to university study.  

What drove them? What surprised them? What advice do they have for people who are thinking about taking the leap themselves? 

Whether you’re curious or committed, you’re craving a change or you simply want to find out what the differences are between the two – these stories will help ignite the next move.  

No fluff, no jargon. Just honest chats about the challenges, the wins and everything in between.  

After completing a Diploma of Mental Health at TAFE NSW, Zach took a leap and enrolled in a Bachelor of Social Work at Charles Sturt University.

Through his TAFE course, Zach built his skills and confidence.

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If you’ve ever found yourself daydreaming about what study could look like for you, let this conversation with Michelle inspire you. She shares the lows, the highs and everything in between that’s got her to this point. 

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We are talking to Michelle, a current student at Charles Sturt. She is a huge advocate of mature-aged study and has inspired dozens of people across her uni years with her positive attitude and ambition to become a teacher 

If you’ve ever found yourself daydreaming about what study could look like for you, let this conversation with Michelle inspire you. She shares the lows, the highs and everything in between that’s got her to this point... nearly a qualified teacher!

Got a question? Chat to us online or email us ask@csu.edu.au

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What do you think of when you think of a lecturer or academic at a university? Maybe you think of someone in a tweed jacket with elbow patches and maybe you wonder whether you’ll get any face-to-face time with them.  

Well, today, we can’t speak on behalf of ALL lecturers at ALL universities, but we will speak to one at Charles Sturt Uni – Matthew Hunt.  

Matt Hunt gives us a real sense of what a lecturer gets up to, what motivates them and what he believes makes a good lecturer too. If you’re thinking of going to university in the future in any capacity, this chat’s going to give you some great insights into how impactful a teacher could be in your Uni Years.  

Want to get in touch? Chat to us online or email ask@csu.edu.au

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Whether you’re a social butterfly amongst your friends or you enjoy your solitude a little bit more, in this episode, we’re going to get an inside look into what it’s like at uni, beyond the studies – because we all know that human connection, making lifelong friends – that's all part of the university experience too! 

Sophie is a current student at Charles Sturt, she’s been at uni for a few years so she’s got some really great insights on this episode to share with you.  

Get in touch with us! You can chat online or email ask@csu.edu.au

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These are the questions we’re answering today with current student, Miriam.  

Miriam started her nursing studies and after a couple of lifestyle changes and discovering another passion through nursing – she decided to change courses.  

Miriam takes us through that process – both the logistics of it and how she was feeling about it too. Miriam also has a young family and candidly shares with us what keeps her going and inspired to continue her studies when life gets busy.  

Got a question? Chat to us online or reach out at ask@csu.edu.au

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Isabella received an early offer to come to uni when she was in Year 12 at high school. We find out how it felt, did it improve Year 12 for her? What did she find were the benefits of already having the offer for uni through her last year of high school? What did she write on her application? 

Isabella speaks candidly about her experience today. If you’ve never heard of early offers or if you’re seriously considering putting an application in – listen up! 

More info on the Charles Sturt Advantage early offer program

Chat to us online or send us an email ask@csu.edu.au

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So, if you’re in high school – year 10, 11 or 12 – this one is for you! Listen closely, we’ll take you through what the application process looks like, give you some tips for it but most importantly – we're taking you through exactly how an early offer can help you feel confident stepping out of high school and into uni life.  

Learn more about the Charles Sturt Advantage early offer program

Get in touch with our team or email us ask@csu.edu.au

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