Students packing for their studies abroad are probably busy finishing off their shopping—making sure they have all they need for a familiar life when studying. One thing to definitely think about is foreign student health insurance. While most colleges offer some student insurance, colleges also allow students to purchase international student health insurance from other sources, provided they comply with certain basic coverage requirements.
When a student falls ill (in a non-emergency ... Read More 
Packing International Student Insurance Along with Books
Jul 27, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Help From The US Consulate In A Travel Emergency
Jul 20, 2011 by Leave a Comment
If you as an American citizen become ill or are injured when abroad, US consular officials can assist in certain ways. But ultimately you are responsible for medical and other costs occurred abroad, which is why it’s important to have comprehensive travel insurance. Travel insurance and trip cancellation insurance are essentials to help cope in unexpected situations.
If you become seriously ill abroad the US Consulate can help in finding appropriate medical care and inform relatives and ... Read More
Student Travel Insurance Benefits
Jul 13, 2011 by Leave a Comment
When you are studying in the United States at college or university money is often tight. That’s why student travel insurance can help by offering a budget travel insurance option for your vacations and study abroad trips. The cost isn’t the only benefit to a special student travel insurance policy.
Student travel insurance covers you for medical expenses, medical evacuation and accidental death & dismemberment whether your trip is for spring break, an educational retreat, a class trip ... Read More
Safety Tips For Backpackers
Jul 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Whether you are trekking around South East Asia or backpacking in Italy and France, you need to pay attention to your safety. First of all, worldwide travel insurance is essential. You can pick up reasonably priced world travel insurance policies for the amount of time you’ll be away.
Plan your journey with the help of a good guidebook and the advice of friends who have also travelled. Book the first few nights’ accommodation in advance, particularly if you are travelling alone. Send your ... Read More
