The United Kingdom is known for its world class higher education institutions, among which include Cambridge and Oxford. If you plan to study in the United Kingdom, you will need to know about your UK health care and what is available to you. The United Kingdom offers its citizens and permanent residence nationalized health care […]
Study Abroad Category
Blog posts that address insurance issues related to study abroad.
Study Abroad Insurance
June 27th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelIt’s summer time and that may mean that you are planning to take a few months to study abroad. For others, this may mean a relaxing break just in time to start anew for the next school year. If you plan to study abroad in the Fall or Spring semester, it is not too early […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Protecting your stuff when staying in hostels
May 13th, 2011 by ahoontrakulIf you are a student and you are planning on studying or traveling abroad on a budget, you will most likely stay in a hostel. Even for those who have the funds to spend on a nice hotel, a hostel can be a nice and fun experience that everyone should experience at least once. Because […]
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 […]
