Today we launched a new online application for our International Student Health Insurance plan. The new online tool now allows you to get a free quote and apply for the Student Secure Smart, Budget or Select level using the same link. You no longer have a different application link to apply for the Smart level […]
International Students in the USA Category
Blog posts that address insurance issues of importance for international students studying in the USA.
How to complete International Student Health Insurance online application
July 1st, 2011 by ahoontrakul4th of July, America’s Independence Day
June 24th, 2011 by ahoontrakulEach 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 […]
Visitor Insurance Plan
June 20th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelAre you planning to travel outside your home country? Whether you plan to travel internationally for a few months or a few years, you may want to consider purchasing a visitor insurance plan. There is nothing like being outside your home country while you get sick or injured, especially if you are unfamiliar with the […]
Major Medical Insurance for International Students
June 6th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelMany people ask us, what is major medical insurance? Simply defined, major medical insurance is designed to cover you in case you need medical care due to severe or prolonged illness or injury. It is an important consideration especially if you will be an international student overseas in a foreign environment. While medical expenses may […]
Chinese International Students Hit Overseas Enrollment Record
May 30th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelChinese international students have hit the highest record yet at 1.27 million students studying overseas at foreign universities. Not only was this the largest amount of international students that China has had historically, but these statistics outnumber any other countries sending students internationally. The majority of these international students study in 10 primary countries; in […]
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 […]
Graduate School Applications Increase for International Students
May 23rd, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelAre you an international student interested in studying in the United States? You are not alone – many students dream of studying overseas with the hopes that they will have an international education that will make them competitive in today’s difficult job market! Current statistics are out and reveal that many more international students this […]
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 […]
International Students: Do you have coverage for summer?
May 16th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelAs an international student studying in the US, it is recommended that you have health insurance in place during your summer months while you are not in school. While most schools have insurance plans that may require that you continue coverage during these summer months, other schools may not have this restriction. If you have […]
Chinese International Student Health Insurance
May 9th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelChinese international student health insurance is important if you plan on traveling outside your home country either for a few months or a few years. Whether you are planning to go overseas for college, university, or to learn English, purchasing a medical insurance policy is important to have in place before you depart China. Before […]
