Study Abroad Category

Blog posts that address insurance issues related to study abroad.

How to avoid bed bugs while traveling

October 20th, 2012 by ahoontrakul

If you are studying abroad, you will likely also do a lot of traveling to different cities and neighboring countries. With planning your excursions and studying for you classes, the last thing you may think about is keeping your bed free of bed bugs! However, with recent news about outbreaks of bed bugs, being prepared […]

Studying Abroad with a Food Allergy

October 6th, 2012 by ahoontrakul

There are many benefits to studying abroad, but if you have a severe food allergy, the thought of traveling to another country with strange food customs might give you some pause about your safety. While you have legitimate concerns, it should not stop you from experiencing the world. With some preparations, many people are now […]

Netherlands Health Insurance Requirement

September 28th, 2012 by Bryanna Davis

The Netherlands have started cracking down on international students who lack having adequate health insurance during their stay, and hundreds of international students have been already been fined. International students in the Netherland who are not from the EU, the EEA or Switzerland who plan on working must have the Dutch public healthcare insurance. Students […]

Seventh Annual Travel Video Contest

September 21st, 2012 by Bryanna Davis

The seventh annual travel video contest has been launched! This means it is your chance to win $4,000 to put towards your travels. If you are a student who will be studying or travelling abroad you simply need to create a five minute video telling us why you want to study abroad. You’re already abroad? […]

New European Study Abroad Health Insurance plan

September 8th, 2012 by ahoontrakul

If you are going to study abroad in Europe, we have recently launched a new plan on our website for students needing a European Study Abroad Health Insurance plan. This plan is called the Europe Travel plan, this plan is great for those looking for coverage in Europe as it meets the requirements for the […]

Student Health Insurance for Japan

July 14th, 2012 by ahoontrakul

There are more than 130,000 international students studying in Japan each year, making Japan is a popular destination for students from all around the world to study in as well to travel. During the 2010-2011 year there were over 6,000 international students studying in Japan from the US alone. Many international students elect to purchase separate […]

How to Study Abroad

June 29th, 2012 by Bryanna Davis

Are you a student who has always wondered what it would be like to travel to different countries around the world and see sights like the Great Wall of China, the Eiffel Tower and the Great Barrier Reef? Many times students find that studying for tests, finding financial aid and hanging out with a roommate might […]

Russian Study Abroad Health Insurance

June 16th, 2012 by ahoontrakul

Russia has become an economically powerful country in the world. Any students who have considered studying in Russia in the near future, now is a great time to do so because of its economic growth in the recent decades. However, many students going to study in Russia may find that they must obtain a Russian study abroad health insurance plan in […]

Malaysia Student Health Insurance

June 8th, 2012 by Bryanna Davis

The Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education has set a goal to have over 200,000 international students enrolled in higher education in Malaysia by 2020 and an increase in the number of international students in Malaysia can already be seen according The Malaysian Insider. If you are already an international student in Malaysia or are planning […]

Study Abroad Insurance for Italy

May 4th, 2012 by Bryanna Davis

Italy is ranked as one of the top destinations for US students to study abroad. With its rich history, fine dining and exquisite shopping opportunity, it has the potential to provide students with a memorable experience that compliments their studies. If you are one of the many students planning to study abroad in Italy in […]

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