ISI is excited to announce that we’ve expanded our insurance options to cater to all different types of health insurance requirements and now, we will be introducing the World Elite plan, which is ACA-compliant and available for purchase for international students at select universities! The plan is available in three levels: World Elite Plus, World […]
Health & Safety Abroad Category
Blog posts that deal with all matters of health and safety for international travelers and students.
Introducing the World Elite plan to ISI
November 1st, 2023 by Alexis PonceSick 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 […]
How does our diet affect our physical and mental health?
October 21st, 2022 by Antonio ZapataHaving a healthy diet is key to wellness as it will provide your body with all the nutrients it needs for optimal physical and mental performance. Our body needs a lot of energy daily to function properly and this energy it’s produced based on the nutrients that we provide to our body. However, it could […]
What to Know About Monkeypox (like…it doesn’t come from monkeys)
September 7th, 2022 by Leslie ReynoldsA hot topic in the news around the world right now is monkeypox. Despite its name, monkeypox does not come from monkeys (there is even a campaign to rename the virus). However, it is in the poxvirus family, meaning it’s related to other pox diseases such as smallpox, cowpox, and horsepox–but NOT the common chickenpox. […]
A New Suicide and Crisis Line: Call or Text 988
August 30th, 2022 by Jennifer FrankelThe 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 […]
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 […]
How to deal with homesickness as an international student
November 10th, 2021 by Alexis PonceHomesickness 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 […]
