International students come in many different shapes and sizes. Some are experienced world travelers while some are leaving their home for the first time. As exciting as studying in a foreign country can be, many people underestimate the probability of suffering from culture shock. Each culture is unique in different ways, and these differences can […]
International Students in the USA Category
Blog posts that address insurance issues of importance for international students studying in the USA.
Fun Ways to Deal with Culture Shock
May 12th, 2014 by Victoria TroupeTop 5 Tips on How To Compare Insurance Plans
April 28th, 2014 by Jennifer FrankelFinding 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 […]
How 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 […]
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 […]
Maternity Coverage for International Students
March 21st, 2014 by Victoria TroupePregnancies can occur, planned or not, and health care for it can be expensive. Most insurance plans will not cover a pregnancy if you are pregnant before your plan starts – so think ahead!
Florida Student Health Insurance
January 13th, 2014 by Ross MasonAs an International Student, Florida is a huge draw as a study destination. Not only does it have some of the best schools in the country, but the climate means that pretty much all year round it’s sunny and warm – and so you will not have to deal with the sub-zero temperatures of the […]
F1 Visa Students Have Work Opportunities Too
December 16th, 2013 by Victoria TroupeAs an F1 visa holder, you are considered an academic student in the US. You must maintain full-time status at an accredited university, college, or other academic institution that is authorized to accept international students. F-1 students are allowed to accept on-campus jobs, with certain restrictions and regulations…
Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Insurance – Do I need it?
November 26th, 2013 by Ross MasonFor new international students in the USA, this week marks probably the first major holiday in your calendar with Thanksgiving. To many students, this will be a totally new event and you may not have celebrated it before, but in short its a big deal in the USA. Some would even say that Thanksgiving is […]
International Student Numbers in the USA Continue to Grow
November 12th, 2013 by Ross MasonYesterday saw the release of the 2013 Open Doors Report on International Education Exchange, which charts the development of international student and study abroad enrollment in the USA. It is released each year to coincide with International Education Week (11th to the 15th November 2013) and this year it has shown a large increase in […]
Top 10 Ways to Fail your F1 Visa Interview
November 1st, 2013 by Victoria TroupeAll international students know the stressful feeling of applying for and interviewing for an F1 student visa. Many students prepare for months, only to be denied their visa. The truth of the matter is that on paper, you might meet every qualification, but if you don’t have the right answers for your interviewer and be […]
