10 THINGS TO DO BEFORE STARTING UNI

So you’ve had an offer, well done! All that hard work is starting to pay off and you’re about to start a whole new chapter, and while that can be hugely exciting, it can also feel a little bit overwhelming. There’s so much fuss about Fresher’s Week, and having a good time, it’s easy to […]
WHAT TO PACK FOR UNI – THE BIG LIST

Going to university is one of the most exciting things you’ll do; it’s your chance to start a whole new chapter of your life and be who you want to be. But it can also be a time of uncertainty – will you make friends? Will you like your course? Will you survive Fresher’s Week […]
SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED – CARE PACKAGE IDEAS FOR STUDENTS

This time of year can be a long old slog for anyone, and students are no exception. They’ve made it through their first term, settled themselves into a new uni city and they’ve made it through going back to uni after having a little taste of being at home again over Christmas. Now they’ll have […]
FOCUS ON YOUR FUTURE – 10 OF THE BEST UK UNIVERSITIES FOR STUDYING PHOTOGRAPHY

If you’re passionate about taking photographs and you know you want to turn that into a career, start your own photography business, or go into photojournalism, then a degree in Photography is a great start. It’ll take you from the very basics of operating a camera, to digital editing and lighting techniques. An undergraduate degree […]
APPLY YOURSELF – YOUR GUIDE TO APPLYING FOR UNIVERSITY

We’re heading into the time of year when everyone is telling you to keep calm, while also reminding you about revision, exams, deadlines and assignments, and on top of all this you’re supposed to be thinking about applying for uni too! It can all feel a bit overwhelming – there are so many courses to […]
FROM TAYLOR SWIFT TO STRESSED OUT FROGS – THE 11 MOST UNUSUAL UNI DEGREES

It’s coming up to the time of year when your weekends are spent collecting goodie bags at uni open days, a time when you’re supposed to decide which subject you want to spend the next few years studying, and what kind of career you want after that. This is all very well if you’ve been […]
Going For Gold – Which UK Universities Made the Podium at Paris 2024?

The Olympic Games is the world’s biggest collections of sports, bringing together the best of the best. From swimming, cycling and equestrian, to athletics, sailing, and canoeing, these are just a few of the 32 sports that were featured in the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. For some athletes, they get into their sport from a […]
Student’s Paradise – Discovering the Best Cities to Study in the UK

We’re very lucky here at The Insurance Emporium; our offices are slap bang in the middle of the North Yorkshire countryside, while also being within a short drive of one of the most beautiful cities in the UK, York. It has something for everyone; the Shambles (which is No.6 in Time Out’s 15 Most Beautiful […]
Stay Calm & Carry On – How to Cope with Anxiety at University

Going to uni is a great opportunity; lots of new experiences, new people to meet, new places to explore. But there’s a lot of pressure to have ‘the time of your life’. How many times has a relative said to you ‘Oh you’ll have a brilliant time!’ or told you how lucky you are? Often, […]
EARNING WHILE LEARNING – HOW TO EARN MONEY AS A STUDENT

Getting into uni is exciting and there’s so much to look forward to; new friends, a new social life, a new town or city to explore and finally getting that longed-for independence. But with that independence comes the reality of having to pay for it all. Lots of students are faced with having to make […]