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		<title>How does singing help improve your health?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joss Jimenez]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2023 20:33:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Singing is a universal human activity that has been enjoyed for centuries. It is a way to express ourselves, connect with others, and simply have fun. But did you know that singing can also be good for your health? Here are some therapeutic effects from singing: If you&#8217;re looking for a way to improve your [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Energy drinks; their ingredients and their effects on our bodies.</title>
		<link>https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/blog/2023/04/energy-drinks-their-ingredients-and-their-effects-on-our-bodies.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Antonio Zapata]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 16:17:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The effects of Energy Drinks and the possible health risk they imply. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>A New Suicide and Crisis Line: Call or Text 988</title>
		<link>https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/blog/2022/08/a-new-suicide-and-crisis-line-call-or-text-988.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jennifer Frankel]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2022 17:27:29 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Health & Safety Abroad]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[International Student Health Insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[International Students in the USA]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[The levels of stress, anxiety and depression have risen over recent years, and many people don’t have the support and care that they need. Suicide is the leading cause of death for those between the ages of 10-34. Now, there is a new free hotline in the US to help. The 988 Suicide and Crises [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>How to Make the Best of Your Holidays While Staying on Campus</title>
		<link>https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/blog/2021/12/how-to-make-the-best-of-your-holidays-while-staying-on-campus.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Natalie Holland]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2021 23:09:33 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Insurance Explained]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Student Insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[holidays]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[international student]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[international student insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[international students]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mental health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Study Abroad]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[With 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 [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>How to deal with homesickness as an international student</title>
		<link>https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/blog/2021/11/how-to-deal-with-homesickness-as-an-international-student.html</link>
					<comments>https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/blog/2021/11/how-to-deal-with-homesickness-as-an-international-student.html#comments</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alexis Ponce]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2021 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Health & Safety Abroad]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[International Students in the USA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Student Insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Study Abroad]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health abroad]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[mental health awareness]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Homesickness can be defined as the feelings of sadness, anxiety or stress you may feel when you’re away from the people and places that are familiar to you. After spending months surrounded by family and indoors, for the new international students that may be traveling for the first time to study abroad, homesickness is going [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Talking to Your Doctor &#8211; Don’t be Embarrassed!</title>
		<link>https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/blog/2021/01/talking-to-your-doctor-dont-be-embarrassed.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Yessica Prato]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Health & Safety Abroad]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Insurance Explained]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[School Resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Student Insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[affordable international student insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bilingual problems]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[embarrassing questions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Healthcare in the US]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Medical Debt in the US]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[understanding insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Understanding Privacy Laws in the US]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[When I was younger my parents were still learning English, which meant I was the family translator for all family doctor’s appointments; at that time, we weren’t aware doctors could provide an interpreter. This, coupled with all the taboos my parents brought with them from Colombia, made going to the doctor difficult at times. At [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Emotional Wellness During the COVID-19 Outbreak</title>
		<link>https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/blog/2020/03/emotional-wellness-during-the-covid-19-outbreak.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jennifer Frankel]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2020 19:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Insurance Explained]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[COVID-19 has impacted many of us around the world. Words like “social distancing”, “quarantine” and “isolation” have entered into our everyday lexicon. Many international students and scholars may be isolated either abroad or at home; many of us may be taking classes online, away from our teachers, friends and community; and still many of us [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Mental Health and the College Experience</title>
		<link>https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/blog/2020/02/mental-health-and-the-college-experience.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Elaine Del Rossi]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2020 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[mental health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mental health awareness]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Depression among college students comes in many forms and, in a survey conducted by the&#160;Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors&#160;in 2013, 36.4% of college students reported they experienced some level of depression. According to the study, depression is the number one reason students drop out of school, and is a gateway issue that, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>I&#8217;m Scared to Talk About My Mental Health Issues, What Can I Do?</title>
		<link>https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/blog/2017/04/im-scared-to-talk-about-my-mental-health-issues-what-can-i-do.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Yessica Prato]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2017 16:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Student Travel]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[mental health]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Imagine waking up one day and not knowing why you feel tired even after a good night sleep. Suddenly, simple tasks like showering, getting ready for classes, or leaving your room seem to require an incredible amount of strength. This could be signs of a mental health condition. As an international student, many factors can [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Mental Health Awareness for International Students</title>
		<link>https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/blog/2015/06/mental-health-awareness-for-international-students.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ross Mason]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2015 12:02:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[We all know that traveling and studying abroad can provide you with so many rewarding benefits. But, these new experiences can also affect you in other ways, and in some cases in negative ways. Some of things that could be affecting you are: Felling helpless or hopeless Feeling sad and lonely Having mood swings Low Energy [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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