Student Support
What students think! - Student Feedback
Christine Julie Ngechu, Kenya
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
When I first came to CSU I could tell that things were going to be easy for me. When the International Student Advisor came to meet me at the airport, she was very nice to me and I liked the way she made me feel welcome in Australia. When she brought me to the uni, she almost did everything for me, like taking me around the campus, to my room and introducing me to the people who would help me as an international student.
My dorm was another place which I liked. The people there were very friendly, social and outgoing. Most of all, my residential advisers helped me a lot when my mind seemed to be lost in my own world. I like the various dorm functions, watching TV together, chatting in the common room, barbeques, going down town together.
Aman Sur, India
Bachelor of Information Technology
CSU has been a pretty good experience all the way. When I arrived, I was not sure how well I'll adapt to a new country, a new culture and new people, but once I arrived on campus, I found everyone very helpful and friendly. The International Adviser at our campus helps students feel as 'at home' as she possible can. New students are introduced to each other, taken around campus and town together.
Since this is a small campus, everyone gets to know everyone else and one can relate to lecturers on a first name basis. This really helps during assignment and exam times when one needs all the help one can get. I live off campus where you can cook what you want and eat when you want.
Suzanty Sitorus, Indonesia
Master of Arts (Communication)
I got the feeling from the beginning that studying at CSU would be wonderful.
The tranquillity and fresh air have soothed me, after two years of hard work in a metropolitan city back home. I have had a change to learn more about Australian society because the residents welcome guests and are easy to talk to.
I remember my first day at CSU and the International Student Adviser took me around and introduced me to staff dealing with the welfare of students, finance and administration. She was aware of my dietary restrictions because of my religious belief and gave me information about people and places I can contact to do common prayer and get proper food. Anytime I had problems with accommodation or administration papers she would make time for me.
I find the various kinds of accommodation at CSU very nice. I stayed in a dorm in my first semester and it was fun. I stay in a flat now and I am looking forward to having another good stay with new dormies next semester.
Nadeem Ahmed, India
Bachelor of Business (Management)
My experience in Charles Sturt University (CSU), besides providing me with an added educational qualification, has been exposed me to a foreign land, its friendly people and diverse culture.
For me it was not only the lessons learnt in class, but more importantly are of those learnt via interaction with students from other countries, and I believe, made me a stronger and better person. The opportunity to meet students of different nationalities is immensely vast in CSU. And such an opportunity secures in individuals qualities that they would never have imagined to possess, had it not been for this exposure.
Sher Min Foo - Malaysia
Bachelor of Business (Finance)
The first I came here, it was very hard for me to understand the Australian accent. The first few lectures were very hard for me to understand. Australians use a lot of slang words even in lectures.
CSU have this natural, wide open space that I like. The staff are quite friendly here. So are the people in the community, especially the older ones.
The weather is quite okay. One thing I hate is the number of flies flying around during summer, but, other than that, I like it here.
Ravi Balasundram, Malaysia
Bachelor of Arts (Communication)
My first impression CSU before I arrived wasn't good. I thought that rural Australia would be a dead. Boy, was I surprised when I touched down. It didn't turn out too bad. At least, there's a few night spots.
I was glad the International Student Adviser was present to welcome me at the airport. The weather was refreshing compared to hot and humid Malaysia. I never tasted dorm life. I'm glad I did. One of my dormies took the trouble of showing me around campus and introducing me to the student FM radio station. Now I have radio program on Studio 4 (Student FM) every Sunday. It's call 'Voices of the World' and that's the program targeted towards all international students.
There are a lot of benefits in being a student association member. Since the campus is small, you get to know many students. Participate in the associations activities and you'll know what I mean. Once you've settled down, it's good to explore more places in CSU's surrounding areas.
And finally, to signal that you are in Aussie Land, don't forget to say "G'day Mate" to your Aussie friends.