As the world climate becomes more interconnected globally and curiosity about the world we live in continues to expand, the trend of students taking a gap year off is becoming more popular. This concept originally started in the United Kingdom and has expanded out to many countries including Canada, Israel, New Zealand and Australia. The […]
Study Abroad Category
Blog posts that address insurance issues related to study abroad.
Gap Year Travel Insurance
November 8th, 2010 by International-Student-InsuranceForeign Student Insurance
October 19th, 2010 by International-Student-InsuranceMany insurance plans are designed to cover students while they are inside their home country. What happens when you travel to another country and need a health insurance plan to cover you abroad? That is why many students, whether studying abroad, doing an exchange program, or studying as an international student, purchase a foreign student […]
International Insurance for Faculty Led Programs
October 4th, 2010 by International-Student-InsuranceAre you preparing to organize a student group to travel overseas? Whether you are looking for a customized international travel insurance plan for a short-term or long-term program, International Student Insurance works together with faculty led programs from many schools and organizations to ensure that they are protected in case a member needs medical attention […]
Enrollment of International Students Drops in Australia
September 7th, 2010 by International-Student-InsuranceIn many countries, the number of international students studying abroad continues to increase each year. For Australia, however, the opposite is true. In fact, the number of Indian students alone has dropped from 65,503 last year to 29,721 this year – that is more than half! With student security issues, legislative changes, and the financial […]
Insurance for your Backpacking Trip
April 15th, 2010 by International-Student-InsuranceSummer is right around the corner, close but not close enough. Sleeping has become difficult since all you can think about is your international adventure. You’ve just invested in a monstrous backpack that you’re debating to fill with either your clothing or the family dog. Eventually, you conclude after much thought and scrutiny, the family […]
Gender Gaps Found in Study Abroad Programs
March 11th, 2010 by International-Student-InsuranceDid you know that women are twice as likely to study abroad as men? After considering this statistic, it may be that more women are enrolled in colleges than men. Or perhaps there is another reason left unresolved. Interestingly, a recent study from the University of Iowa tried to at least touch the surface surrounding […]
Health Insurance for ESL Students
January 22nd, 2010 by International-Student-InsuranceLearning English has become an important skill in today’s globalized world. More and more students are realizing the advantage of learning English including its growing importance in business. What better way to learn a language then to actually go abroad and be immersed in the culture and language? ESL programs are designed as an intensive […]
Spain Student Insurance
December 10th, 2009 by International-Student-InsuranceIf you are preparing to study in Spain, you will need Spain student insurance to meet the Spanish visa requirements. Spain is considered a Schengen country, which requires that you have 30,000 euros in coverage. However, the Embassy has added additional requirements for students studying in Spain. In addition to the minimum coverage requirement, your […]
