Many colleges and universities offer international student health insurance coverage. However, these plans can be expensive especially for international students. While some universities require their students to buy the school’s insurance plan, many other universities realize that their plan may not be suitable for every international student. At these universities, you have the option to […]
Student Insurance Category
Blog posts that address insurance issues for students around the world.
How to Find a Cheaper Insurance than the University’s Insurance Plan
July 8th, 2011 by ahoontrakulHow to complete International Student Health Insurance online application
July 1st, 2011 by ahoontrakulToday 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 […]
How Insurance Works
June 17th, 2011 by ahoontrakulOnce you have an insurance policy with International Student Insurance (whether it is the Student Secure plan, the Atlas plan, or the Citizen Secure plan), you can rest assured that you are protected in the event that you get sick or have an accident while traveling or studying abroad. Whether you go to the doctor […]
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 […]
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 […]
International Student Insurance shows appreciation for our community!
May 6th, 2011 by ahoontrakulHere at International Student Insurance we like to show our support for international students. If you are a part of an international student organization at a college or university in the US we are currently sponsoring a free pizza party for your club! Check out our International Student Association Social page for more information. Kent […]
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 […]
Getting sick while abroad (a personal story)
April 19th, 2011 by ahoontrakulA few years ago I took a solo backpacking trip through Europe after I had finished my study abroad trip in England. It was a great experience and I had a lot of fun. To begin the story, in one month I would start my trip from Prague. I would make my way south to […]
