After 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 […]
International Students in the USA Category
Blog posts that address insurance issues of importance for international students studying in the USA.
iPad winner revealed!
April 4th, 2011 by ahoontrakulInternational Students in the United States are in Demand Among Public High Schools
April 4th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelWith over 18 thousand high schools around the United States, trends are changing where both public and private schools are reaching out to international students around the world. While private high schools have historically hosted international students prior to gaining entrance to a higher level institution, public high schools are now realizing the advantage and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Student Health Insurance
March 7th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelCurricular Practical Training, also referred to as CPT, is popular for international students on a F-1 visa. CPT status allows international students to gain temporary employment as long as the position is related to their academic studies and that students can earn credit at their college or university. In order to do CPT as an […]
Health Insurance for OPT
February 22nd, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelAre you an international student planning to continue on Optional Practical Training (OPT) once you graduate? As we approach the end of the semester, many international students will turn their experience of studying in the United States into an opportunity of meaningful and practical work experience. As you approach the end of your studies, you […]
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 […]
Vietnamese International Student Insurance
February 7th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelMany 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 […]
Turkish International Student Insurance
January 19th, 2011 by International-Student-InsuranceFor many international students, health insurance is an important consideration before arriving in the United States. Many Turkish international students will find that the U.S. health care system is much different than Turkey. In fact, it is not uncommon to walk out of a U.S. hospital with thousands of dollars in bills if there is […]
