Going to Azerbaijan as an undergraduate student with a family can be challenging. Azerbaijan has many architectural wonders including the Flame Towers in Baku and the historic streets of Icherisheher. For a student traveling to Azerbaijan with family members however the top priority will not be the sightseeing — it will be ensuring that they have access to stable, quality care if something happens to one of them.

Studying abroad can be an incredibly life-changing experience, however, when studying in Yemen, the logistics of this experience become dramatically different. For families with children who are traveling internationally with their student, as opposed to focusing on tuition costs and finding adequate housing; the focus shifts from tuition costs to health. The availability of adequate healthcare in many areas of the world including the Middle East, creates an environment in which it is essential to have a comprehensive insurance policy not only for your own peace of mind but also for your physical safety. 

As an international student moving to the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), you will experience the beauty of Micronesia and immerse yourself in a new world of adventure. However, as your focus may remain on your research or studies, there are many practical challenges associated with living in a small island nation in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. As an example, unlike Australia's Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) or the large student market in the United Kingdom, the RMI has no "student-specific" insurance marketplace. Students traveling to the Marshall Islands, especially those who bring their families along, must navigate through a complex mix of basic local care and expensive, high-risk medical evacuation plans from the RMI back to metropolitan cities such as Honolulu, Manila, or Taipei. 

Studying abroad can be an experience of a lifetime for many people; however, for Eritrean students who may need to cross borders (for example), and/or for international students coming into Eritrea – the logistical challenges of having access to quality health care can be overwhelming when you are bringing a spouse or dependents with you. Your goal is not simply to have some documentation that will allow you to meet a visa requirement; you are creating a protective umbrella for your family while living in foreign country.

It is a colossal shift in your life to take your family to another country to study. In Zimbabwe, the academic opportunities are plentiful, but the health care system seems to have two legs: the public system, which is often overstretched and the private one, which is of good quality of care but poses a high price point. Out-of-pocket payments form a risky strategy to an international student.