We all love international travel, but when you travel abroad for any length of time, knowing what to pack and how much to take can be a daunting task. In most cases, your school or organization you are traveling with should give you some guidance on what you should take and how much – you […]
Health & Safety Abroad Category
Blog posts that deal with all matters of health and safety for international travelers and students.
The Top 5 Packing Tips When Studying Abroad
May 28th, 2013 by Ross MasonStart Exercising While Being an International Student
February 15th, 2013 by Bryanna DavisAs doctor’s often recommend, exercise is a key ingredient for a healthy life. It can help maintain blood pressure, lower the risk of osteoporosis, increase flexibility, keep obesity at bay and assist in warding off depression, just to name a few benefits. While coping with the stress of an international transition and new classes, it’s […]
Fighting the Flu
January 25th, 2013 by Bryanna DavisThe US peak of flu season is here and it’s not passing by quietly. It has already become an epidemic according to the CDC and has killed 29 children/teens thus far. International students especially need to ensure they are fighting the flu as best as possible. Attending class every day, living in close quarters and […]
Insurance For Parents Visiting Students Oversea
November 3rd, 2012 by ahoontrakulIf you are the parent of a student studying abroad, this may be the first time that you are apart from your son or daughter for such a long time. It is natural to worry about their health and well being, many parents even decide to pay a visit overseas to check up on their […]
How to avoid bed bugs while traveling
October 20th, 2012 by ahoontrakulIf you are studying abroad, you will likely also do a lot of traveling to different cities and neighboring countries. With planning your excursions and studying for you classes, the last thing you may think about is keeping your bed free of bed bugs! However, with recent news about outbreaks of bed bugs, being prepared […]
Australian Athlete Student Health Insurance
August 10th, 2012 by ahoontrakulIn recent years, there have been more and more international students from Australia coming to study in the United States. In 2011 there were over 3,700 Australian international students in the US. Many of these students are athletes who will be playing in a school sport such as soccer. Many international student insurance plans do […]
