Posted on Monday, February 7th, 2011 at 1:43 pm

Many international students from Vietnam come to the United States to pursue a higher degree. According to the IIE-Vietnam Office Director, “The U.S. remains the preferred destination for students from Vietnam who want to study abroad because of the quality and prestige associated with an American degree.”

Vietnam is in the top 10 countries sending international students to the United States. This year, there was a 2.3% increase in the number of Vietnamese students coming to the US. In 2010, there was 13,112 international students studying in the United States and the international student population is expected to continue to grow.

Many international students will realize that there are many differences between the United States and Vietnam – especially when it comes to the health care system. Many universities and colleges recommend that Vietnamese purchase an international student insurance policy before arriving in the United States. While purchasing a health insurance plan may cost you a few hundred dollars, this could save you thousands of dollars in case you need to seek medical treatment.

In fact, the United States is one of the most expensive countries to receive medical attention. To avoid high medical bills, many international students do research on their medical student insurance policy in advance of arriving in the US. To avoid the possibility of being in the United States without coverage, international students will ensure that their policy begins coverage the same day as their arrival.

One popular option is the Vietnamese international student insurance which allows you to start coverage the day you arrive in the US and you can get coverage as early as the same day (that is – in case you have already left your home country).

This Vietnamese international student insurance is available in three levels to allow students to choose the plan best designed to fit their budget and coverage needs. This international student insurance will cover Vietnamese in all 50 states while they study in the United States. Be sure to check your school requirements to confirm that this Vietnamese international student insurance plan will work for you.

Posted by Jennifer Frankel

Jennifer is the International Director at International Student Insurance. Jennifer is a graduate of the University of Florida where she holds a Masters in International Business and a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration. She has lived and worked abroad in Mexico, Chile, Costa Rica and England, and traveled extensively in South America, Europe and Asia.