International Student Travel Insurance Category

Blog posts that address issues related to travel insurance.

How Insurance Works

June 17th, 2011 by ahoontrakul

Once you have an insurance policy with International Student Insurance (whether it is the Student Secure plan, the Atlas plan, or the Citizen Secure plan), you can rest assured that you are protected in the event that you get sick or have an accident while traveling or studying abroad. Whether you go to the doctor […]

New Atlas International Travel Medical Insurance Online Application

May 20th, 2011 by ahoontrakul

Yesterday we launched our new Atlas Plan online free quoting/application tool. The new tool has a new design and a few improvements, so I will be going over the steps to completing this application. The first step of the application is to get a free quote for your Atlas Travel Medical Insurance Plan. The first […]

Protecting your stuff when staying in hostels

May 13th, 2011 by ahoontrakul

If you are a student and you are planning on studying or traveling abroad on a budget, you will most likely stay in a hostel.  Even for those who have the funds to spend on a nice hotel, a hostel can be a nice and fun experience that everyone should experience at least once. Because […]

Summer International Travel Insurance

May 2nd, 2011 by Jennifer Frankel

It’s that time of year again – summer time! We know everyone is excited for the opportunity to have a long break and enjoy themselves. What better time to take advantage of the long break and travel overseas! Whether you are planning to backpack Europe, travel the Outback in Australia, or explore the beaches of […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Alternative Spring Break: International Volunteer Travel Programs

February 28th, 2011 by Jennifer Frankel

It’s that time of year again – Spring Break! Finally, a reprieve from school and a time to do something exciting right before school starts back up in a week or two. While some people decide to relax by the pool, others prefer to do an Alternative Spring Break volunteer travel program that will give […]

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