Curricular 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 […]
International Student Health Insurance Category
Blog posts that address health insurance for students around the world.
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Student Health Insurance
March 7th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelAlternative Spring Break: International Volunteer Travel Programs
February 28th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelIt’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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Japanese International Student Insurance
December 23rd, 2010 by International-Student-InsuranceThe Japanese health care system is much different than in the United States. These differences can be especially startling for Japanese international students who come to the United States unprepared. First, let’s talk about the differences in health care. The health care system in Japan has what is called universal health care. For Japan, this […]
