PACKING FOR UNI – 9 THINGS YOU DON’T NEED TO TAKE!
If you’re getting ready for your first year of university, you’ll understandably be excited to decide what to take with you! Sometimes however, less can be more, and it’s best to try to only pack the things you’ll actually use. Although it might be good not to go fully minimalist while living in uni halls, […]
ESSENTIAL ITEMS FOR YOUR FIRST YEAR AT UNIVERSITY!
The time is almost here – your opportunity to finally leave the nest and become truly independent! But the question is, what should you take along with you on the day you move out? University accommodation is usually basic, but also small, so while you need to be equipped, you won’t want to be carrying […]
FINDING A STUDENT HOUSE: WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR!
Moving into private student housing can be an exciting step that gives you even more independence at university! However, if you’ve never been on a property hunt before, it can be hard to know what you should look for. At The Insurance Emporium, we want to help take the uncertainty out of the unknown with […]
TOP TIPS TO PREPARE FOR LIFE AFTER UNIVERSITY!
Going to university can be a fantastic experience, but at some point it has to end… This will see you embarking upon new adventures but this time they’re scary adult ones! It can be really tricky to know what to expect when you’re done with your course, or how to approach the real world. At […]
TOP TIPS FOR HANDLING MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS AT UNIVERSITY
University is a word full of possibility, the promise of new friends, a chance to study an interesting subject, and the beginning of many adventures! Unfortunately, for many students, it might also be stressful, confusing and overwhelming. Mental health issues amongst students have gained a great deal of media attention in recent years, but it […]
10 TIPS FOR LOOKING AFTER YOUR MONEY AT UNI!
Heading to university might be a magical time but there’s no doubt it can be a strain on your bank balance! Learning to look after your money and prioritising where to spend it could be one of the most important lessons that you learn outside of the lecture hall! Whilst you’re having fun, discovering a […]
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At The Insurance Emporium, we believe that adventure is the spice of life and creating magical memories is one of the most important things you can do! Just take our friend Mr Benn, who has found himself everywhere from sailing the seven seas on a pirate adventure to wandering around the Wild West! We want […]
5 TIPS TO AVOID BEING MUGGED AT UNIVERSITY
For most people, going to university means living in a completely new city. This can be a very exciting adventure, however new surroundings might present new dangers. Unfortunately, students can be considered an easy target for robbers, so it could be worth taking steps to try to avoid getting mugged. At The Insurance Emporium, we […]
5 REASONS STUDENT INSURANCE COULD BE A FIRST-DEGREE PURCHASE!
It’s that time of year again, kids are going back to school, the football season has started and it’s nearly time for fresher’s week! As universities around the country prepare to start a new year and welcome in fresh-faced students, there is plenty of preparation to be done! Insurance is one thing that may sit […]
PROTECT YOUR TECH
It seems that technology punctuates all aspects of our lives these days, including our passions. Whether you’re cycling, caravanning, playing music or enjoying another hobby, there are various gadgets that could make things easier. At The Insurance Emporium, we want to recognise how technology helps to enhance our hobbies and how taking good care of […]