South Korea has become well known around the world for its cars, consumer electronics and even their pop culture. For this reason it’s not hard to imagine why it is one of the top study abroad destinations in the East Asia region, 3rd after China and Japan. In the year 2009/2010 there was over 2,000 […]
Country Insurance Requirements Category
Our country requirements section outlines the insurance requirements that are laid out by specific countries, either as a student or traveler. If you are going to be traveling abroad and applying for a visa, this section will help you find out what you need to do.
Insurance for Study Abroad in Korea
January 21st, 2012 by ahoontrakulNepal Travel Warning Removed
December 8th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelThe US Department of State has lifted the travel warning for Nepal due to the improved conditions in the country. After political parties reached an agreement, the political climate is now stabilizing and the threat to visitors has greatly reduced. Over the last year, the U.S. Department of State has monitored the country’s conditions and […]
International 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 […]
International Student Health Insurance in Taiwan
September 23rd, 2011 by ahoontrakulAccording to the CIA World Fact Book, Taiwan has an estimated GDP real growth rate of 10.8% placing it at number 4 compared to the rest of the world (2010). Taiwan has one of the most dynamic economies in the world but is often an overlooked destination for student studying abroad. However, this country is […]
International Student Insurance in Chinese
September 14th, 2011 by ahoontrakulInternational Student Insurance brings you interesting, useful and relevant information with our blog, Facebook and Twitter pages. We are always looking for new ways to provide more useful information to our community – and we’ve just done it again! The number of international students studying abroad has been increasing year after year. A large number […]
International Student Insurance for Estonia
August 1st, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelStudents planning to study in Estonia should be aware that there is no student visa required. Instead, non-European Union residents will need to apply for a visa depending on the length of their stay. Because Estonia is part of the Schengen area, this country has similar rules to other nations within the Schengen region in […]
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 […]
United States Reaches Out to Exchange Students in Indonesia
April 18th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelAs part of the United States’ mission to build foreign exchanges with countries around the world, Indonesia has been the next focus for bilateral trade and cultural exchanges. Last year, US President Obama announced that the US will spend $165 million over 5 years on this issue alone – and they meant it. The United […]
Australia Student Visa Requirements Eased
April 11th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelYou may remember from our initial report back in September that enrollment of international students in Australia were dropping. The most staggering statistic was that international students from India, making up 20% of the total number of international students, dropped by over half compared to the year before. As of April 2nd, the Australian government […]
Preparing for your study abroad trip
February 18th, 2011 by ahoontrakulSo you did your research for your ideal study abroad program and for international scholarship opportunities, and now you’ve picked where you want to go. That’s great! But now what? Study abroad usually involves more than just picking your school, paying the plane ticket and school tuition. Early preparation is essential and will save you […]
