If you have a cell phone service here in the US chances are you’re paying a monthly service fee from one of the major cell phone service provider – moreover, if you have a smart phone you will probably be paying no less than $70 per month. But now your study abroad dream has come […]
Study Abroad Category
Blog posts that address insurance issues related to study abroad.
What to do with your cell phone when studying abroad
April 22nd, 2011 by ahoontrakulGetting 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 […]
Australia Student Visa Requirements Eased
April 11th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelYou may remember from our initial report back in September that enrollment of international students in Australia were dropping. The most staggering statistic was that international students from India, making up 20% of the total number of international students, dropped by over half compared to the year before. As of April 2nd, the Australian government […]
Tips for Taking a Road Trip in America
April 8th, 2011 by ahoontrakulAmericans are in love with cars and unless you live in one of the few major cities, you understand that it is hard to live without one. Because the United States is so big, there are vast distances between places and you will find that the public transportation is not as extensive as other countries. […]
iPad winner revealed!
April 4th, 2011 by ahoontrakulAfter drawing the winner of the International Student Insurance Facebook Fan page iPad sweepstakes last Friday, we promised that we would be announcing the name of the winner today, so here we go! Our winner is from Hong Kong, but currently studying Chemical Engineering at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago. Kui Lun Tze […]
iPad Sweepstakes – Ending Today!
March 31st, 2011 by ahoontrakulOur official Facebook fan page launch sweepstakes is coming to a close. Today, March 31st 2011 is the last day to enter for your chance to win an Apple iPad from InternationalStudentInsurance.com. We will only be accepting new entries up to 11:59pm GMT-5, if you haven’t entered yet hurry before it’s too late – you […]
Thai 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 […]
Places to stay while traveling
March 18th, 2011 by ahoontrakulSo you are on your semester break and want to take a vacation somewhere, you’ve check the price for the plan ticket, now you need to find a place to stay. Accommodation is a major cost when you are traveling. Sure, you can stay in a hotel but many students are on a budget and […]
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 […]
