Starting university is an exciting time; there are so many new experiences, new people to meet and places to explore it’s easy to throw yourself into it, which is exactly what you should be doing. However, it’s worth taking a bit of time to make sure you stay safe so you can really make the […]

Starting university or further education is a big deal. It’s new and exciting and everyone is telling you what a great time you’re going to have; the emphasis is on having fun, while fitting in some studying of course! But while the image of the ‘poor student’ is a bit of a cliché, the reality […]

Leaving home to start uni is an exciting time, but it can also feel a bit overwhelming, particularly at a time when every other headline is warning us about the energy crisis and the increased cost of living. Chances are your parents or guardians have always sorted the household bills and you might not have […]

Burglary is a common crime and, according to studies by TheEcoExperts, a burglary is estimated to take place in the UK every 106 seconds. Unfortunately, student accommodation is often targeted; it’s well known that students arrive at uni equipped with expensive items such as laptops, speakers, phones and other essential gadgets and personal belongings. They’re […]

Check out 10 great care package ideas for university students.

As providers of student insurance, we at The Insurance Emporium recently surveyed* 1000 undergraduate students asking them about the impact Covid-19 had had on their student life so far during this academic year. Sadly, just 3.4% said they felt ‘very satisfied’ with their freshers’ experience.  Over half (53%) felt dissatisfied, and nearly a quarter (24%) […]

University can seem daunting, especially if you’re moving away from home for the first time! During these uncertain times, it’s important to put your mental health and wellbeing first. If you’re a student, struggling to cope with the pressures of life at university, your smartphone could help keep you on track! Here are our pick […]

Like thousands of university students across the UK, you may be starting to think about your next academic year as we emerge from the long haul of lockdown.  Perhaps you are feeling a bit nervous, or you may be super excited to start your next phase.  Either way, students up and down the country will […]

The concept of writing a dissertation while at university can bring on mixed emotions in anyone! On the one hand, it gives you the opportunity to really dig deep into a subject you’re passionate about. On the other, it can feel like a long, hard slog (full of doubts) to get to the finish line. […]

Most students have been there at least once. You’re approaching the end of the semester. The student loan’s being spread thinner and thinner, your overdraft is stretched to breaking point. And you’ve still got bills, books and nights out to pay for! At The Insurance Emporium, we know that life at university isn’t cheap. Whether […]