Welcome to the section of the site where you can find advice and suggestions on issues that affect you.
All students at York College are automatically members of York College Students Union unless they choose to sign out of membership (for information on how to do this please contact 01904 770473).
We are currently working on this section to bring you the best advice we can offer, keep checking back for updates to the page.
If you have any problems that need sorting out don’t be afraid to e-mail us on su@yorkcollege.ac.uk or call the SU office on 01904 770473
For information advice and guidance from York College Student Services please click on the logo below.
http://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/student-services/student-services.html
We all know it is important to stay healthy and to make sure our bodies are in top working order. Below are some links on how to have a healthy lifestyle and other matters regarding health. We do suggest you should always consult your GP or a health professional before starting an exercise program or any kind of diet.
For a full guide on your body no matter what age you are please click here you will find everything you need to know.
Eating well has never been more important as part of our healthy lifestyle even Dr Kawashimas from Brain Training says so.
The link below is a guide to eating well, check out the 8 easy tips and you will be well on your way.
Eating Disorders: www.b-eat.co.uk
Weight Issues : www.teenweightwise.com www.weightconcern.com
Vegitarianism: www.vegsoc.org/recipes
For information regarding accomodation services available through York College please click the link below
http://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/student-services/student-services.html
Have you got everything covered for Uni?
So you’ve got your ‘to do’ list for getting to uni – 1) Unpack your boxes – tick, 2) Meet your flatmates – tick, 3) Find the SU – tick, but have you got your insurance yet?
Let’s face it, insurance is one of the duller things in life that you’d rather not spend your money on, but given how keen burglars are to target both halls of residence and student properties off campus, it’s important to make sure you’ve got cover to protect you should the worst happen. According to the Home Office, young people aged 16 – 24 are 3 times more likely to be victims of burglary than people in other age groups and 1 in 3 students is a victim of crime.
So take a second to think about how much you own – you might not think it’s that much, but if you add up the cost of everything you have – laptop, iPod, TV, mobile, clothes, it’s probably far more than you think. Research by Endsleigh Insurance Services Ltd shows that the average student owns belongings of over £6,000 - that’s a lot of money to find if you need to replace everything, but think how lost you’d be if you didn’t have your laptop to check Facebook or your mobile to text your new friends.
Insurance isn’t as expensive as you might think, you can get insurance with Endsleigh from just £16 a year – that’s less per month than a Starbucks coffee (and lasts much longer!) There are flexible online cover options too, so you can pick and mix your cover depending on what you need – you can even just cover a £400 laptop from only £24 for the whole year, so it’s no wonder they’re recommended by NUS.
What’s important to remember is that as a student you need to get insurance that’s designed for you and your lifestyle. Some students are under the impression that they are covered under their parents insurance - this is not always the case and there are often many limitations to being insured this way. By taking out insurance designed especially for students, you know that you’ll be covered for things like walk in theft (theft when burglars haven’t forced doors or windows), which many non student policies don’t cover.
This advice is provided by our sponsor Endsleigh and not the Students Union.
Student Insurance
Endsleigh Insurance
We offer insurance for laptops, mobile phones, musical instruments, bikes, cars and travel. Plus we insure loads of students, so that means big discounts and we’re recommended by NUS, so we’re committed to looking after you.Click here to get a quote.
Student Possessions
You don’t have to go to great lengths to protect the things you take to university. Simply get student insurance with Endsleigh.
A new survey carried out by Endsleigh Insurance Services Limited has revealed that the overall cost of the average student’s possessions has topped £6,000 with laptops ranking as their top possession.*
Insurance isn’t as expensive as you might think… You can get cover with Endsleigh from just £16 a year.**
Plus you can pick and mix your cover depending on what you need – you can cover a £400 laptop from only £34 for the whole year, so it’s no wonder Endsleigh is recommended by NUS.***
Whether you live in student halls or rented accommodation; Click here or call 0800 028 3571 to get a quote.
* Endsleigh student survey, April 2008 **Based on £2500 worth of contents cover in halls of residence ***Based on a £400 laptop in Endsleigh insured halls of residence
Car
If you’re taking your car or motorcycle to uni – why not try Endsleigh and get:
* Our BEST price from a panel of 40 car insurance schemes
* FAST claim turnaround
* 90 day European driving cover included at no extra cost!
Click here or call 0800 028 3571 for a quote.
Travel
Planning on seeing a bit of the world? Low cost cover for every type of trip:- Single trip, annual multi-trip, extreme activity, study abroad and gap year cover
* 10% DISCOUNT when you buy online
* Over 80 sports and activities are included at no extra cost
* IMMEDIATE cover and you can download your policy documents
Click here or call 0800 028 3571 to get a quick and easy quote. Last updated: September 2008
Note This advice is provided by our sponsor Endsleigh and not the Students Union.
Top Tips for College – Keeping you and your things safe
There are a few basic things you can do to help keep you and your belongings safe. Here are some top tips for your time at uni:
* Make sure that you lock windows and doors when you go out – especially if you’re the last person to leave the house/flat
* If you’re in Halls of Residence be careful who you let in, or who comes in after you – they may not necessarily be a student
* Register your valuables on www.immobilise.co.uk , so if they’re recovered by the police, they can be tracked back to you
* Don’t leave your valuables on display in your home or in your car
* Keep a list of emergency numbers handy – just in case you need them
* Always get a licensed taxi home at night, or travel home with friends
* Get suitable student insurance with Endsleigh, so you can relax and make the most of your time at uni
Note This advice is provided by our sponsor Endsleigh and not the Students Union.
Adult Learning Grant - 0800 121 8989
http://www.direct.gov.uk/alg
Directory Enquiries - 118 500
http://www.directenquiries.com/
EMA - 0800 121 8989
http://www.direct.gov.uk/ema
Endsleigh Insurance - 0800 028 3571
http://www.endsleigh.co.uk/
National Rail - 0845 7 48 49 50
http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
NHS Bursaries
http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/students
NHS Direct – 0845 4647
http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/
NUS – National Union of Students – Head Office - 0871 221 8221
http://www.nus.org.uk/
Operator – 100
Police – (Emergency – Police/Ambulance/Fire Service) 999 Non emergency – Contact Local
Police station (York 0845 60 60 247)
Public Services
www.direct.gov.uk
Social Work Bursaries
http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/students
Student Finance England - 0845 300 5090
http://www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance
UCAS - 0871 468 0 468
http://www.ucas.co.uk
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