Studying abroad can be an exhilarating experience, filled with new cultures, adventures, and personal growth. However, it also presents unique challenges that can significantly impact mental health. Here are five key reasons why prioritizing mental health is crucial for international students. 1. Cultural Adjustment and Homesickness Moving to a new country involves navigating unfamiliar customs, languages, […]
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New Student Secure Benefits for the 2024-2025 School Year
August 1st, 2024 by Jennifer FrankelAre you an international student studying in the U.S. or planning to study in the US this year? International Student Insurance (ISI) recently rolled out significant updates to their Student Secure plan for the 2024-2025 school year, bringing you enhanced coverage and benefits. What’s New in the Student Secure Plan? The Student Secure plan, designed […]
Sick Abroad: My Experience Using My Patriot Travel Plan
March 16th, 2023 by Yessica PratoAs soon as countries in Asia started opening back up after COVID, I went into full planning mode. My husband and I had postponed our honeymoon yet another year because we wanted to maximize our time abroad without having to spend precious vacation days in a hotel room quarantining. Once January 2023 came around, we […]
Visa Types and Their Insurance Requirements
July 25th, 2022 by Natalie HollandOne of the most time consuming parts of planning your trip abroad is the visa process. For those coming to the United States, there are a variety of different visa types based on your reason for travel, and they each come with their own set of requirements. For the most accurate, up-to-date details, please be […]
Essential Services Abroad
May 11th, 2022 by Melissa MadrigalYou’ve taken the first vital step towards being in a different country– this may be as a traveler, a scholar, or even a student. Congratulations! However, now that you are outside of your home and your health insurance is taken care of, there are still many resources that perhaps you have not thought about but […]
How to deal with stress and anxiety when studying abroad
April 20th, 2022 by Alexis PonceBeing an international student can certainly be an exciting experience. Getting to travel to a different country, experiencing a different culture while studying your dream career is definitely a big achievement. However, with great achievements, sometimes comes a lot of responsibility that can generate unusually high stress levels, also combined with the anxiety that might […]
Your Insurance Questions Answered!
February 17th, 2022 by Natalie HollandIt is finally here! The semester you have been waiting for: your first semester in the United States. You packed your bags and arrived at your new university, and there are so many new things to experience. Unfortunately, not all of them are going to come easily. With our help, though, learning about your insurance […]
How to Make the Best of Your Holidays While Staying on Campus
December 22nd, 2021 by Natalie HollandWith the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic, this holiday season might not look exactly how you planned it. Many of us started making plans again and maybe even bought plane tickets home to see our families, only to have the Omicron variant keep us stuck in our dorm this December. It is disheartening to let […]
A Closer Look at the COVID-19 Vaccines
January 6th, 2021 by Jennifer FrankelCovid-19 numbers are continuing to soar in the United States and around the world, but as a new year is upon us there is also good news! Many countries are getting their first doses of the Covid vaccine. While taming this virus hasn’t been easy, this has definitely shined a bright light at the end […]
Summer Travel Inspiration for Students
August 4th, 2014 by Victoria TroupeAugust has arrived again and the carefree whims of June and July are nothing but a fond memory again. Sure, the sun is still shining, the pools and beaches still crowded, but the school year ahead is looming over again like the cool breeze of the autumn, waiting to force the white sundresses into the […]
