Each year throughout the United States, Americans celebrate Independence Day, which is a national holiday commemorating their independence from England in 1776. Next week is the start of the 4th of July weekend; many people will be traveling around the country during this holiday. The most common activity during the Fourth of July is to […]
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June 24th, 2011 by ahoontrakulHow Insurance Works
June 17th, 2011 by ahoontrakulOnce you have an insurance policy with International Student Insurance (whether it is the Student Secure plan, the Atlas plan, or the Citizen Secure plan), you can rest assured that you are protected in the event that you get sick or have an accident while traveling or studying abroad. Whether you go to the doctor […]
What deductible to pick when buying health insurance
June 11th, 2011 by ahoontrakulWhen purchasing a medical insurance plan, many times you will have the option of choosing what deductible you want to have on your plan. Many people often ask me when buying health insurance “what deductible I should pick?” The answer will depend on your own personal situation. But first, you need to have a better […]
What’s the difference between insurance deductible, coinsurance, and copay?
June 4th, 2011 by ahoontrakulMany people are confused about the differences between an insurance deductible, co-pay, and coinsurance. What are they and how do they differ from each other? In short, all three represent the portion of the medical bill that you are responsible for in case you get sick or injured – otherwise known as out-of-pocket expenses. However, […]
Tips for learning a new language
May 27th, 2011 by ahoontrakulLearning a new language is a goal that many people have. Whether or not you are an international student, it’s never too early or too late to start learning a new language. Below are some tips to improve your foreign language studies: Clearly define the level of fluency you want to achieve – Before you […]
New Atlas International Travel Medical Insurance Online Application
May 20th, 2011 by ahoontrakulYesterday we launched our new Atlas Plan online free quoting/application tool. The new tool has a new design and a few improvements, so I will be going over the steps to completing this application. The first step of the application is to get a free quote for your Atlas Travel Medical Insurance Plan. The first […]
Protecting your stuff when staying in hostels
May 13th, 2011 by ahoontrakulIf you are a student and you are planning on studying or traveling abroad on a budget, you will most likely stay in a hostel. Even for those who have the funds to spend on a nice hotel, a hostel can be a nice and fun experience that everyone should experience at least once. Because […]
International Student Insurance shows appreciation for our community!
May 6th, 2011 by ahoontrakulHere at International Student Insurance we like to show our support for international students. If you are a part of an international student organization at a college or university in the US we are currently sponsoring a free pizza party for your club! Check out our International Student Association Social page for more information. Kent […]
Choosing which College to Study Abroad in
April 29th, 2011 by ahoontrakulWhen you are planning your study abroad, you would no doubt have to make a decision on where you want to go and which college or university to attend. Many of the factors that would help you determine which college is right for you is similar to that of choosing your college at home. The […]
What to do with your cell phone when studying abroad
April 22nd, 2011 by ahoontrakulIf you have a cell phone service here in the US chances are you’re paying a monthly service fee from one of the major cell phone service provider – moreover, if you have a smart phone you will probably be paying no less than $70 per month. But now your study abroad dream has come […]
