Explore the SU from the comfort of your own room!
Student Reps are the group of students that have their ear to the ground and support the whole Students’ Union in ensuring that students get the best possible experience at Essex. So, here’s 5 great reasons why to become a student rep.
Our officer team is missing a few people - are you interested in representing your peers? We will be running an election to fill the missing roles throughout October.
MOLLY'S MONEY SAVING MAGIC
My top tips for saving money through Freshers
- Budget what you can spend per week, to keep your bank balance on track.
- Utilise Unidays as much as you can, mega discounts are on there, from clothes, to subscriptions, to meals out! Just use your Essex email address to sign up.
- Plan your meals and do some cooking! If you buy the right foods and do some batch cooking, it’ll save you loads of time and money.
- You can get all your home and kitchen stuff from Tesco – but I recommend either heading to the Range, B&M or IKEA for more variety and cheaper cost, who also deliver!
- If you sign up to Santander student bank account, you’ll get a free 16-25 railcard for four years – giving you 1/3 off any rail travel!
YOU'RE COMING TO ESSEX!
Everything you need to know before you start university...
Explore the SU from the comfort of your own room!
Student Reps are the group of students that have their ear to the ground and support the whole Students’ Union in ensuring that students get the best possible experience at Essex. So, here’s 5 great reasons why to become a student rep.
Our officer team is missing a few people - are you interested in representing your peers? We will be running an election to fill the missing roles throughout October.
YOUR COURSE
How we are going to make sure you get the best degree possible...
Be the voice of Essex students and help to shape the future of your University by becoming a Student Rep!
Whatever your reason for wanting to change your course at Essex, we've created a handy guide on how to do it and things to consider along the way.
Ria, VP Southend, touches on subjects such as the library, learning from home, support and safety.
Searching for your reading lists is as simple as ordering a Dominoes pizza...
WE'VE GOT YOUR BACK
Support for looking after your physical and mental health...
Whether you wanted to start a new chapter in your life, or are looking to expand your friendship group, here are a few ways to effectively manage your friendships at University.
Support services ranging from mental health and financial, to helping you reach your full potential.
“Do not fear to be eccentric of opinion, for every opinion now accepted was once eccentric.”
Put yourself first and listen to music... these are some tips we can get on board with.
THE FUN STUFF
Incredible activities you can get involved in and the SU venue you're going to love...
Find out what we have planned for Welcome Week. This will be updated periodically - we don't want to give it all away at once!
You don't even need to leave your room... sounds good, right?
VP Southend, Ria, takes you through the exciting things your SU membership has to offer.
VP Southend, Ria, takes you on a tour of the places you'll be hanging out.
The top reason being, it's free!
YOUR QUESTIONS
Will I need to pay council tax for my accommodation?
Full time students are exempt from paying for Council Tax. If you are living in University Square accommodation, this is automatically exempt so you do not need to do anything. If you are moving into off campus accommodation you will need to make sure you inform the relevant council of your student status.
I’ve lost my student card over the summer – can I get a new one?
No need to panic, You can book an appointment to visit the Student Services Hub to buy a replacement card (£5). Visit essex.ac.uk/student/advice-and-support/ for more information or to book an appointment.
My student loan payment has been delayed – is there any financial help available?
The University offers a Late Funding loan to both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students who have applied for funding from Student Finance or the NHS but who have not yet received any payments.
GOT ANOTHER QUESTION?
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