Student Insurance Category

Blog posts that address insurance issues for students around the world.

International Student Insurance shows appreciation for our community!

May 6th, 2011 by ahoontrakul

Here at International Student Insurance we like to show our support for international students. If you are a part of an international student organization at a college or university in the US we are currently sponsoring a free pizza party for your club! Check out our International Student Association Social page for more information. Kent […]

Choosing which College to Study Abroad in

April 29th, 2011 by ahoontrakul

When you are planning your study abroad, you would no doubt have to make a decision on where you want to go and which college or university to attend. Many of the factors that would help you determine which college is right for you is similar to that of choosing your college at home. The […]

Canada International Student Insurance for the US

April 25th, 2011 by Jennifer Frankel

Last year, the United States hosted over 28,000 international students from Canada. In fact, among all sending countries, Canada was ranked #4 worldwide as having the highest amount of international students in the United States. This comes as no surprise as Canadians have an easier time adjusting to studying in the US. Sharing a border, […]

Getting sick while abroad (a personal story)

April 19th, 2011 by ahoontrakul

A few years ago I took a solo backpacking trip through Europe after I had finished my study abroad trip in England. It was a great experience and I had a lot of fun. To begin the story, in one month I would start my trip from Prague. I would make my way south to […]

Tips for Taking a Road Trip in America

April 8th, 2011 by ahoontrakul

Americans are in love with cars and unless you live in one of the few major cities, you understand that it is hard to live without one. Because the United States is so big, there are vast distances between places and you will find that the public transportation is not as extensive as other countries. […]

China Aims for 500,000 International Students

March 28th, 2011 by Jennifer Frankel

China has recently announced that they are looking to increase the number of international students studying in China. Currently, China hosts 265,000 international students from all around the world. The majority of these students are from South Korea followed by the United States, Japan and Thailand. Now, the Chinese education ministry announced that they would […]

Thai International Student Health Insurance for Studying in the USA

March 25th, 2011 by ahoontrakul

The USA is a popular country for students from all around the world who want to study abroad, and for students from Thailand, it is one of their top destination choices. During the 2009/2010 academic year, over 8,500 students from Thailand came to study in the US. One thing many Thai students may notice is […]

International Student Health Insurance Requirement when Studying in Massachusetts

March 21st, 2011 by Jennifer Frankel

Good news for international students in Massachusetts on the health care front: Massachusetts requires full-time students to have health insurance as a way to guarantee a level of minimum health benefits to a demographic which otherwise is often unable to afford medical treatment through the American system. International students in Massachusetts may meet the state’s […]

Atlas Travel Extra Assistance Services

March 11th, 2011 by ahoontrakul

Whether 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 […]

Preparing for your study abroad trip

February 18th, 2011 by ahoontrakul

So 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 […]

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