It’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 […]
Study Abroad Category
Blog posts that address insurance issues related to study abroad.
Alternative Spring Break: International Volunteer Travel Programs
February 28th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelCreating a packing list for studying abroad
February 25th, 2011 by ahoontrakulEven the most experienced traveler can sometimes forget and leave something behind; it’s important to create a packing list for each trip you are going on. While your packing list will be different for every trip, there are some important things to consider no matter where you go: The Essentials Before you step out of […]
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, […]
Political Emergency Evacuation Insurance
February 4th, 2011 by ahoontrakulAfter the recent political unrest in Egypt and Tunisia, we thought it would be important to mention political evacuation insurance plans. Political turmoil in a country can cause problems for many people around the worlds not just for those living in the country. What if you are in a foreign country traveling or studying abroad […]
Ireland Study Abroad Insurance
January 28th, 2011 by ahoontrakulThe shamrock, the leprechaun, the world famous Guinness beer and just about everything green green and green! Not every country around the world has such recognizable images associated with it. Cliché or not, Ireland attracts many visitors each year as well as it should, many of which are international students. In addition to the all the […]
Study Abroad in China 100,000 Strong Initiative
January 21st, 2011 by ahoontrakulOn January 19th 2011, the U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama gave a speech at Howard University. During the speech she mentioned the importance of studying abroad, which coincided with the Chinese President Hu Jintao visit to the United States. To show the need for strong ties between China and the United States, during the speech […]
Atlas Travel Rate Change
January 13th, 2011 by International-Student-InsuranceThe Atlas Travel plan announced new rates for the New Year. On December 15th, 2010, new rates went into effect for both US and non-US coverage on the Atlas Travel plan. These rates continue the long history of offering competitive pricing and comprehensive benefits to those traveling abroad. For those individuals traveling outside their home […]
