Finding a health insurance plan that meets your needs and wallet isn’t easy. With so many options and difficult jargon, how is anyone suppose to figure out which plan is right for them? If you will be studying outside your home country, it’s important that you find an insurance plan that is suited to your […]
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April 28th, 2014 by Jennifer FrankelHow does the ACA apply to me?
April 24th, 2014 by Jennifer FrankelIf you are an international student, you may be confused about how the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act applies to you. Also known as PPACA, ACA, or ObamaCare, this legislation can be confusing, especially as much of the information out there doesn’t directly speak to international students. To help you on your way, here’s […]
International Student Insurance Has A New Look!
March 14th, 2014 by Jennifer FrankelIn case you didn’t notice, International Student Insurance has a new look! You may have noticed that we’ve updated our logo and you’ll see him popping up all over – throughout our website, Facebook, Twitter, Google +, emails and more! Our new logo marks a unification of our network of sites. While his color may […]
Health Insurance for Study Abroad in Italy
February 26th, 2014 by Jennifer FrankelIf you will be study abroad in Italy, it’s important to get your health care in check so that you meet your visa requirements and have protection in case you need medical care. There are two aspects that will affect your health insurance coverage mandated by the Italian government: Your country of origin Length of […]
Health Insurance for International Students in Portugal
January 20th, 2014 by Jennifer FrankelStudying in Portugal as an international student is a great find. With affordable tuition, a genuine European experience, and a chance to practice your Portuguese – you can’t go wrong! The health care in Portugal is also one of the finest in the world. Consider this. The Portuguese health care system was ranked #12 in […]
Friday the 13th – International Superstitious Dates
December 13th, 2013 by Jennifer FrankelEvery US child knows to be careful of Friday the 13th. Ever since the 19th century, Friday the 13th has been a source of superstition. Several theories have been proposed concerning the origin of the Friday the 13th superstition, including the theory that it combines two already existing superstitions: that 13 is an unlucky number […]
Homesick? Here are 5 Ways to Overcome It
December 6th, 2013 by Jennifer FrankelWhile studying abroad can seem exciting at first, you may realize soon after your arrival that you are distressed and sad about leaving home. After all, everything normal and routine is gone. Your family and friends are far away. And you may find yourself having a more difficult adjustment than you expected. Here are 5 […]
