International students who participate in sports are at a greater risk of injury because they are constantly pushing their bodies to the limit and are more likely to be involved in accidents. If they practice sports frequently, it is important for international students to have sports insurance. When choosing a sports insurance plan, you must […]
Travel Warnings Category
Blog posts that deal with warnings or other concerns for travelers and students.
Sports Insurance for International Students
July 20th, 2023 by Joss JimenezSick 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 […]
Watch Out for Altitude Sickness
February 10th, 2023 by Lia MalconWhen I hear the term “altitude sickness” I begin picturing an intrepid explorer, strapped into climbing gear who is covered in puffy skier jacket clinging to the side of a mountain while snow falls from above. My imagination is painting a picture of a very outdoorsy, adventurer who climbs mountains. My imagination doesn’t include a […]
10 Tips for Drinking Responsibly on College Campus as an International Student
January 12th, 2023 by Angela PerrilliatFor many international students, studying abroad is the first time experiencing life outside of their home country unsupervised. It is a time for growth and self discovery. One aspect of American college life that is prevalent in movies, TV, and music is partying and drinking alcohol, to the extent that everyone seems to know what […]
What can I do or can’t do after receiving the Covid-19 vaccine?
April 16th, 2021 by Alexis PonceIt has been over one year since the Covid-19 virus became a worldwide pandemic and we were all required to isolate ourselves at home. Even though at some point the pandemic felt eternal, with the development of vaccines by different pharmaceutical companies, such as Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, AstraZeneca and BioNTech, life around the […]
Protecting Your Trip from the Coronavirus
March 5th, 2020 by Jennifer FrankelWant cancellation insurance in case the coronavirus flares up where you’re going? 1. Book trip 2. Buy trip cancellation within 20 days of first trip booking 3. Make sure to add cancel for any reason (CFAR) or buy the RoundTrip Elite with CFAR As the Coronavirus begins to appear in more and more countries around […]
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) – What You Need to Know
February 26th, 2020 by Yessica PratoWhat international students should know about the coronavirus and how it will impact their insurance coverage
The US Healthcare Video now available in Spanish
June 1st, 2017 by Juncal CaballeroThe Healthcare System in the United States may seem confusing, but in just 7 minutes you will get a quick overview of how it works and get you ready to start your experience in the United States.
Terrorism Coverage Explained
December 22nd, 2015 by Sutherland BeeverWith the recent attacks in Paris, the topic of terrorism has quickly transitioned from the back burner of international news to the front page of newspapers worldwide. While the rest of the world has turned its focus to the perpetrators and the healing process following this malicious act, our team at International Student Insurance wants […]
Does My International Insurance Plan Cover Ebola?
December 22nd, 2014 by Victoria TroupeTraveling always comes with inherent dangers. We usually prepare for these dangers by receiving the proper immunizations and vaccinations, taking extra precautions to stay safe, and purchasing travel insurance for unforeseen injuries or illnesses. However, when a serious medical outbreak or epidemic occurs, like the recent Ebola outbreak, travelers like us need to be aware […]
