When looking at international destinations to study abroad, most students who are looking to Europe tend to opt for England, Spain, Italy or maybe even Germany. But, a country that is often overlooked is Belgium – and we are here to tell you why you should consider it as a study destination as Belgium has […]
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What Belgium Offers International Students!
June 20th, 2014 by Ross MasonJune 2014 Travel Warnings
June 6th, 2014 by Ross MasonThe June 2014 travel warnings are a listing of any warnings that have been posted by the US Department of State in the month of May, warning travelers who plan to visit those countries. Countries listed through the month of May 2014 include: Libya – May 27th, 2014 The security situation in Libya remains unpredictable and unstable. The […]
Student Health Insurance Overview Video
May 23rd, 2014 by Ross MasonAfter the huge success of our US Healthcare System Overview video from 2013, we have dived into the world of video again to create a series of videos that are geared towards helping international students learn more about our products and to understand if they are right fit for them! The first in this series […]
Top 5 Ways to Keep in Touch When Traveling
May 9th, 2014 by Ross MasonTraveling can be lots of fun – you get to unwind, experience new things and generally disconnect from every day life back home. But if you are planning on being away for an extended period, or you want to keep in touch with family and friends, our top 5 ways to keep in touch when […]
May 2014 Travel Warnings
May 2nd, 2014 by Ross MasonThe May 2014 travel warnings are a listing of any warnings that have been posted by the US Department of State in the month of April, warning travelers who plan to visit those countries. Countries listed through the month of April 2014 include: Cameroon – April 25th, 2014 The Department of State warns of the risk of travel […]
April 2014 Travel Warnings
April 7th, 2014 by Ross MasonThe April 2014 travel warnings are a listing of any warnings that have been posted by the US Department of State in the month of March, warning travelers who plan to visit those countries. Countries listed through the month of March 2014 include: Niger – March 27th 2014 The Department of State warns travelers of […]
High School Exchange Health Insurance
April 4th, 2014 by Ross MasonEvery year, nearly 50,000 students come into the USA on the J1 visa and participant in high school exchange programs. That number also does not include the students who come in on the F1 visa, so the total number of international high school students could easily be double that. Then when you look at other […]
Schengen Visa Travel Easier?
March 21st, 2014 by Ross MasonWith the recent news that travelers from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will no longer need to apply for the Schengen Visa to travel to Europe, travel to Europe for citizens from the UAE will be much easier. The restriction will be lifted once a joint team meets to execute the new resolution, and hopefully […]
March 2014 Travel Warnings
March 6th, 2014 by Ross MasonThe March 2014 travel warnings are a listing of any warnings that have been posted by the US Department of State in the month of February, warning travelers who plan to visit those countries. Countries listed through the month of February 2014 include: Ukraine – February 28th 2014 The Department of State warns travelers to […]
5 Safety Tips When Traveling Alone
February 21st, 2014 by Ross MasonSome of us may love the idea, others loathe it – but whichever side of the fence you are on, there can be some fantastic benefits to be traveling alone. You get to be selfish for once, and do exactly what you want to do without thinking about anyone else. You can also meet some […]
