Thank you to everyone who entered into our iPad sweepstakes. We really had a lot of entries. The entry form was open for three months starting in January; since then we have had more than a thousand submissions. After sorting through the entries we put each person’s name into a list (no one gains any […]
International Student Health Insurance Category
Blog posts that address health insurance for students around the world.
The International Student Insurance’s iPad Sweepstakes Winner is…
April 1st, 2011 by ahoontrakulThai International Student Health Insurance for Studying in the USA
March 25th, 2011 by ahoontrakulThe USA is a popular country for students from all around the world who want to study abroad, and for students from Thailand, it is one of their top destination choices. During the 2009/2010 academic year, over 8,500 students from Thailand came to study in the US. One thing many Thai students may notice is […]
Atlas Travel Extra Assistance Services
March 11th, 2011 by ahoontrakulWhether you’re just vacationing or studying abroad, having a good medical insurance is important. The Atlas Travel Medical plan provides comprehensive coverage in case you become sick or injured due to an accident while you are abroad. Many people know that the plan would cover your doctor visits, hospitalization, prescription medications, and evacuation, but most […]
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Student Health Insurance
March 7th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelCurricular Practical Training, also referred to as CPT, is popular for international students on a F-1 visa. CPT status allows international students to gain temporary employment as long as the position is related to their academic studies and that students can earn credit at their college or university. In order to do CPT as an […]
Alternative Spring Break: International Volunteer Travel Programs
February 28th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelIt’s that time of year again – Spring Break! Finally, a reprieve from school and a time to do something exciting right before school starts back up in a week or two. While some people decide to relax by the pool, others prefer to do an Alternative Spring Break volunteer travel program that will give […]
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 […]
China Study Abroad Insurance
February 11th, 2011 by ahoontrakulChina has become one of the most popular countries for study abroad students from all over the world. From the U.S.A. alone, over 13,000 students went to study abroad in China during the 2008/2009 academic year. China is currently ranked number 5 on the top destination countries visited by U.S. students, right after the UK, […]
Vietnamese International Student Insurance
February 7th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelMany international students from Vietnam come to the United States to pursue a higher degree. According to the IIE-Vietnam Office Director, “The U.S. remains the preferred destination for students from Vietnam who want to study abroad because of the quality and prestige associated with an American degree.” Vietnam is in the top 10 countries sending […]
