The International Student Blog

The September Issue is out now and should be winging its way to your inbox as we speak! This month we have: – Introduction– Last minute funding– Still need insurance?– TOEFL Scores Open More Doors– Featured Program: Language Safari Port Elizabeth, SA– Student Sound-off – HOT Topics from the mail bag– Student News – from […]

I just updated and revamped our news and articles section which you can now seen online at:http://www.internationalstudent.com/news/index.shtml We also just posted two new articles:

We are now on MySpace.com – so check us out and add us as one of your friends! www.myspace.com/international_student

There is still time for students to obtain health insurance for their time in school. With an online application and approval service, the Student Secure plan and Atlas America plan will work for students and provide excellent coverage benefits: http://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/student_secure_international/http://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/atlas_america/

The TOEFL test opens more doors of opportunity and is your key to academic success! It’s accepted by 6,000 colleges and universities in more than 100 countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and Canada. The TOEFL® test measures the English-language skills you’ll use when you study, so success on the […]

As we are starting a new semester, I thought I would cover a few topics that deal with some of the things you will be experiencing. I have already covered how to make new friends and so today I thought I would cover the topic of adjusting to your new life, or what has been […]

Its that time of year when we get in-undated with students looking for insurance coverage, and we get loads of questions about the US insurance system, how it works and what things mean. So I thought the best way to get some information you to help you through the “insurance maze” would be to explain […]

A very interesting topic has come up on our message board recently and I thought it would be great subject considering the time of year, what with so many students starting new schools and new semesters. The topic was how to make new friends, and for some of you this will be very easy – […]

Hand baggage rules to the UK have been changed today after the threat level in the UK was reduced. For all students now traveling to the UK or from the UK you can now have: Each passenger is permitted to carry ONE item of cabin baggage through the airport security search point. The dimensions of […]

As you probably all know, the recent travel alert in the UK has gripped UK airports and causing delays and disruption to those leaving or traveling within the UK. After many flights were cancelled yesterday it appears most airports are getting back to normal, but a bit of advice for any students traveling from the […]