Helping you live well abroad
Who We Are
Personal Advocates.
Our primary goal is to advocate in person for study abroad students. We aren’t a random person on an app or telephone. We will be a familiar face, present in your city. It can be difficult to know how to take care of yourself in a foreign country. That is where our nurses step in and help connect your students to the best resources possible, making sure that they receive the care that they need.
Knowledgable Resources.
Our nurses have a world of experience to help students make their own informed decision for medical treatment. Based on our years of medical experience, we can provide students with as much information as possible to help them create a course of action. We strive to prevent unnecessary, expensive treatment by properly analyzing each situation and presenting other, less expensive options when appropriate.
Familiar Guides.
Students will feel more at home with a medical professional from a similar culture by their side. Since our nurses are from a similar background, they are more aware of potential cultural, emotional, spiritual and social needs. Once your student decides on a course of action for themselves, our nurses can walk with them to appointments, be present with them and help them navigate through the medical system in any foreign country, all while providing a sense of comfort from home.
Expert Communicators.
Our nurses are highly skilled at communicating essential information to the appropriate point of contact. We will ensure that your student understands any information they need to know and will directly communicate with the appropriate point of contact while respecting privacy.
Strategic Planners.
Our nurses are in the profession of helping people heal. If your student is struggling overseas, it is our goal to help them map out a plan to achieve health and wellness abroad.
Trusted Allies.
In the United States, nursing has consistently ranked as the most trusted and ethical profession. Collaborate with IW and trust us to advocate for your student’s health and wellbeing abroad.
Behind the brand
The name International Watch not only describes our role, but a “Watch” is the name for a flock of Nightingales. These birds aren’t found in the US, but can be seen peacefully living abroad in Europe, just like our nurses.
Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing not only shares the name of the bird, but also the city where IW was founded. She was born in Florence, Italy and our company was too.
IW was inspired by the hard work and sacrifice of healthcare heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Founded by an ICU travel nurse that currently works with study abroad students in Italy, the mission for IW strives to improve the wellbeing of many.