All of our group clients have an integrated Student Zone portal for students to manage their insurance, both online and on a mobile device. These Student Zones have recently been relaunched with an exciting new look and feel, so it’s even easier for students to:

• Learn how to seek treatment and decide where to go for treatment
• Find in-network providers right online
• File and track claims in real-time
• Download their ID card, visa letter, brochure and certificate
• Watch videos including on the US Healthcare System and Mental Health
• Reach out to us with any questions they have

In the spirit of International Education Week, on November 20th InternationalStudent.com announced the 2020 TVC: Life After Lockdown contest winners. After narrowing down the 117 video entries to just 10 finalists, the contest judges had the difficult task of deciding who would walk away with the first, second, and third place prize. Truly impressive videos were received from around the world, so we are honored to share the results:

• First Place ($4,000): Fiqah Rahman for “In the Light of Covid-19”
• Second Place ($500): Aashna Singh for “The Home of an International Student”
• Third Place ($250): Julia De Camargo Correa for “Dear 2021”
• Viewers’ Choice ($1,000): Larissa Silveira for “Story of My Life”

If you haven’t had time to watch the video submissions, you can still watch each one right online- including the winning entries.

This year we are inviting students to participate in our Holiday Video Contest for a chance to win a $25 gift card. This contest asks students to send a video to our Facebook page, one minute or less, about their holiday traditions, memories, recipes, and more! This year, the holiday season might look different, but we look forward to sharing the spirit with students all around the world.

The contest will remain open until Thursday, 12/17/2020 at 5pm EST and a winner will be announced the following week.

Schools who allow students to enroll on their own do not have to sacrifice the quality of their insurance plan. Our Student Secure plan has covered 100,000+ students annually, providing comprehensive coverage in four levels. All plans provide international coverage and include:

• Coverage for Covid-19
• Direct billing in the UnitedHealthcare Network
• Inpatient and outpatient mental health coverage
• Optional organized sports (including recreational skiing and snowboarding)
• Freedom of choice with telemedicine

Schools who allow students to enroll on their own do not have to sacrifice the quality of their insurance plan. Our Student Secure plan has covered 100,000+ students annually, providing comprehensive coverage in four levels. All plans provide international coverage and include:

Please connect with us if you would like us to mail you brochures or if you’d like us to provide reports to ensure your students are protected.

As Covid-19 has spread across the globe, international students have been disproportionately impacted by its effect. With the restrictions on travel, housing insecurities, and social distancing/isolation, international students are reporting higher levels of loneliness and anxiety. Read our latest article that will explore what this impact has been on international students.

There’s no doubt that the holidays look a lot different than in years past. Check out our latest video as we chat with Associate Director for International Programs at Saint Mary’s College, Ashley Machado, on what students are doing to get creative with their holiday festivities to stay connected with friends and family and maintain a sense of holiday cheer!

Sutherland Beever
Key Account Manager

Sutherland has been with ISI since 2014 and during that time has adopted two puppies. Archibald (featured on the left) enjoys eating apricots and an array of outdoor activities such as paddleboarding. He also loves being chauffeured in a small backpack while Sutherland bikes or roller skates around town.

Cerberus, whose name stems from Greek mythology, enjoys any activity that requires his mouth. He especially enjoys chewing on couches, rocks, large pieces of bark, and the occasional thumb tack.