Many international students studying overseas will need to purchase student health insurance. Since health care varies country by country, it is important to consider the health care of the place you are traveling to. Important questions to ask yourself include: How is health care received and paid for in my host country? Does my country […]
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November 28th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelInternational Students in Australia
November 14th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelAustralia has been trying to deal with the latest dip in international student enrollment especially as higher education continues to grow increasingly more competitive worldwide. Australia has seen a 20% reduction in student visas which has primarily affected business programs throughout the country. Many international students in Australia enroll in business school, either in management […]
Costa Rica Study Abroad Insurance
November 7th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelWhen choosing where you want to study abroad, many students look for a warm, tropical, diverse country that is friendly and welcoming. That being said, it is no surprise that Costa Rica ranks in the top 10 primary travel destinations for study abroad students. If you are one of the 6,363 students who did a […]
Popular Majors for International Students
October 31st, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelMany students dream about going overseas to study. There is little doubt that the world is interconnected and having an international perspective (and perhaps grasp of another language) will make you more competitive in the job market. The number of international students has been on a steady increase year after year. According to the Open […]
Spain Study Abroad Insurance
October 24th, 2011 by Jennifer Frankel“Bienvenidos a España!” Are these the words you are dreaming about? The chance to study in Spain is a unique opportunity where you can learn about the diverse region we know today as Spain. With over 46 million people, Spain is home to a variety of regional identities including Basques, Catalans, Galicians, and Castilians just […]
Insurance for Visiting Scholars
October 17th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelLast year, the United States received over 115,000 visiting scholars from around the world working at colleges and universities – this was a dramatic increase from 86,000 in 2001. Visiting scholars typically come to the United States to be involved in academia acting as researchers, professors, and instructors. Most visiting scholars come to the United […]
ESL Insurance
October 12th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelBefore applying to a higher education institution overseas, many students must first learn the native language in that country. Many international students may want to study in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, or New Zealand. The common thread among these countries is that the native language, and thus the language of instruction, is English. […]
Chinese Student Health Insurance in Alberta
October 3rd, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelAlberta, like all provinces in Canada, provides universal health care for their citizens and permanent residents that is publically administered and funded. Alberta’s health care system known as the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) is available to international students studying in Alberta for 12 months or longer. To be eligible for the AHCIP, foreign […]
Chinese Student Health Insurance in New Brunswick
September 26th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelNew Brunswick is a province in Canada that is located on the eastern shoreline. Like with the other provinces in Canada, New Brunswick offers national health care to its citizens and permanent residence called the New Brunswick Medicare. If you are an international student studying in New Brunswick, whether a student from another province or […]
