South Korea has become well known around the world for its cars, consumer electronics and even their pop culture. For this reason it’s not hard to imagine why it is one of the top study abroad destinations in the East Asia region, 3rd after China and Japan. In the year 2009/2010 there was over 2,000 […]
Student Insurance Category
Blog posts that address insurance issues for students around the world.
Insurance for Study Abroad in Korea
January 21st, 2012 by ahoontrakulNepal International Student Insurance
January 19th, 2012 by Jennifer FrankelMany international students coming to the US from Nepal will need to purchase a Nepalese student health insurance. The United States is the most expensive country for medical care costs according to the World Health Organization, and it is important to purchase insurance to help cover any medical expenses that may come up when you […]
Student Health Insurance for Broward College
January 9th, 2012 by Bryanna DavisTo see the latest insurance requirements for Broward College, please see our latest 2020-2021 international student blog. With all of the sand, sun and outdoor activities that Ft. Lauderdale, Florida has to offer it is understandable why international students choose to study at Broward College. If you are one of the many students gaining your overseas […]
Traveling with Medication
January 7th, 2012 by ahoontrakulAs you prepare for your trip and pack your suitcase, you often think about the weather and what you plan to wear. If the weather is cold, you will need to bring a sweater or jacket. Or, if you are traveling to a warm place, you may need your swimming suit. You may also think […]
Winter Break Trip Insurance
December 17th, 2011 by ahoontrakulIt’s winter and the school semester is almost over! During this winter break if you are not returning home, why not take a trip abroad and experience the season in another country? Whether you are going to the famous Christmas Market in Germany, going skiing in the Swiss Alps or flying to the other side […]
Student Health Insurance for Florida International University
December 14th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelInternational Student Insurance offers the Student Secure plan which meets and exceeds the requirements at Florida International University. Every year, international students flock to Florida International University (FIU) to begin their studies in the United States. FIU has the second highest number of foreign students in the state of Florida with 2,677 students, a 4% increase over […]
Insurance for Visiting Scholars
October 17th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelLast year, the United States received over 115,000 visiting scholars from around the world working at colleges and universities – this was a dramatic increase from 86,000 in 2001. Visiting scholars typically come to the United States to be involved in academia acting as researchers, professors, and instructors. Most visiting scholars come to the United […]
Chinese Student Health Insurance in Alberta
October 3rd, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelAlberta, like all provinces in Canada, provides universal health care for their citizens and permanent residents that is publically administered and funded. Alberta’s health care system known as the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) is available to international students studying in Alberta for 12 months or longer. To be eligible for the AHCIP, foreign […]
Chinese Student Health Insurance in New Brunswick
September 26th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelNew Brunswick is a province in Canada that is located on the eastern shoreline. Like with the other provinces in Canada, New Brunswick offers national health care to its citizens and permanent residence called the New Brunswick Medicare. If you are an international student studying in New Brunswick, whether a student from another province or […]
International Student Health Insurance in Taiwan
September 23rd, 2011 by ahoontrakulAccording to the CIA World Fact Book, Taiwan has an estimated GDP real growth rate of 10.8% placing it at number 4 compared to the rest of the world (2010). Taiwan has one of the most dynamic economies in the world but is often an overlooked destination for student studying abroad. However, this country is […]
