As an international student in Thailand, moving there is an opportunity for both professional and personal development. However, if you decide to take your family with you, things can quickly become complicated. For example, getting a good health insurance policy is one of the biggest hurdles you'll have to get over. In addition to maintaining a high level of health, this is also required by law so you can continue living in Thailand. 

Moving to another country for educational purposes is quite a huge change. That move can become much bigger when you also relocate your spouse or children. Not only do you have to manage your academic calendar as an international student, but you are now the main caregiver for your family in a foreign country. 

Education abroad, especially in a foreign land as volatile as Syria, is a bold step. While its academic history may continue to attract many international students, the infrastructure designed to support those students has been under intense strain for over a decade. In addition to being fragmented and uncoordinated, the local healthcare delivery system is fragile.

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.