Let’s say you are planning to study abroad in the near future and you paid your tour cost, your plane ticket, etc. What would happen if you no longer can go on your trip? What would happen to your money for your plan/ train ticket that you already paid for? This is where trip cancellation […]
Study Abroad Category
Blog posts that address insurance issues related to study abroad.
What is the Difference Between Trip cancellation and Trip Interruption Insurance
November 18th, 2011 by ahoontrakulCosta Rica Study Abroad Insurance
November 7th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelWhen choosing where you want to study abroad, many students look for a warm, tropical, diverse country that is friendly and welcoming. That being said, it is no surprise that Costa Rica ranks in the top 10 primary travel destinations for study abroad students. If you are one of the 6,363 students who did a […]
Spain Study Abroad Insurance
October 24th, 2011 by Jennifer Frankel“Bienvenidos a España!” Are these the words you are dreaming about? The chance to study in Spain is a unique opportunity where you can learn about the diverse region we know today as Spain. With over 46 million people, Spain is home to a variety of regional identities including Basques, Catalans, Galicians, and Castilians just […]
Study Abroad Health Insurance for Thailand
October 10th, 2011 by ahoontrakulWith its beautiful beaches, lush jungles, exotic culture, rich history and delicious food, Thailand is known as a great vacation destination of the world. While these reasons bring many tourists, the same reasons also bring many students seeking an exciting and unique study abroad experience as well. It is important to keep in mind that […]
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 […]
Chinese Student Health Insurance in Quebec
September 19th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelWhile Quebec offer its citizens national health care, it is not available to international students studying in Quebec unless there is a bilateral agreement that entitles them to national health care in Canada. While China does not have an agreement, France, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden all allow students to obtain free health care […]
International Student Insurance in Chinese
September 14th, 2011 by ahoontrakulInternational Student Insurance brings you interesting, useful and relevant information with our blog, Facebook and Twitter pages. We are always looking for new ways to provide more useful information to our community – and we’ve just done it again! The number of international students studying abroad has been increasing year after year. A large number […]
Chinese Student Health Insurance in Manitoba
September 12th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelManitoba, a province in Canada, insures its citizens under a nationwide universal health care plan called Manitoba Health. Recently, the province has made some reforms as to the eligibility of their health insurance specifically directed at international students. As of January 19, 2011, Manitoba Health is no longer available to foreign students who only have […]
