As of May 1st 2012, any new Atlas Travel Medical plan purchased now offers even more coverage than before. Whether you are studying, working or traveling abroad, this plan has been enhanced to offer even more benefits for anyone needing short term medical coverage. Here are the highlighted benefits added to the Atlas Travel Medical […]
Study Abroad Category
Blog posts that address insurance issues related to study abroad.
Updates to the Atlas Travel Medical Plan
May 2nd, 2012 by ahoontrakulWhere to Study Abroad
April 27th, 2012 by Bryanna DavisIf you are one of over 250,000 US students considering studying abroad next year, determining where to study abroad will be your first big decision of many. When choosing where you will study, it is important to know that many universities and colleges have certain destinations where students can study abroad. Before you start planning […]
Short Term Study Abroad Insurance
March 24th, 2012 by ahoontrakulStudy abroad programs come in many different shapes and sizes. In today’s world of international education, you no longer have to study abroad for a semester or a year, many organizations now offer programs that last as little as a week. In many cases, your domestic health insurance policy may not provide coverage outside the […]
Food Safety While Traveling
March 10th, 2012 by ahoontrakulWhile traveling in a foreign country, eating the local food is one of the best ways to experience the culture. Whether you are studying abroad or on vacation, I recommend sampling as much food as you can try from street venders to 5 starts restaurants – and don’t forget about the local grocery store! Be […]
Why Study Abroad
March 9th, 2012 by Bryanna DavisWith international travel becoming more convenient students that want to study abroad are making their dream become a reality. In the 2009/2010 academic year there were 270,604 US students that studied abroad for academic credit. This was a 3.9 percent increase from the previous year according to the Open Doors report. Although the number of […]
Study Abroad Cancellation Policy
February 25th, 2012 by ahoontrakulSummer is only a few months away! If you are planning on participating in a summer study abroad program, you may want to consider a study abroad cancellation policy no matter where you are in the planning process. According to a recent article on USA Today, there are many reasons why study abroad is a […]
Insurance for Study Abroad in Korea
January 21st, 2012 by ahoontrakulSouth 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 […]
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 […]
Chinese Students in Iowa
December 26th, 2011 by Bryanna DavisJohn Wayne, corn and a growing number of Chinese international students; what do these three things have in common? They all have ties to Iowa. Iowa has not been left out of states with a rising number of Chinese students in the US. The growing number of undergraduate Chinese students in Iowa lead to an enrollment […]
