Taking the first steps to study abroad in another country is understandably both exciting and a little bit scary. But studying in another country will not only help you exceed academically, it will also open new perspectives that you would have never known about.   5 Important Things to Remember if You are Planning to […]

Jocelyn Elders, a pediatrician, and former United States Surgeon General once said, “You can’t educate a child who isn’t healthy, and you can’t keep a child healthy who isn’t educated.” Although you probably don’t consider yourself a “child” anymore, the quote relates to you as an international student studying here in America. It is easy […]

You know the student. The one who has just arrived in the United States with limited knowledge of the culture and is apprehensive of what awaits. English may not be his or her first language and he or she may have trouble expressing their thoughts and concerns. The student may even break down right there […]

An address by Martin Luther King, Jr. on August 28, 1963 before hundreds of thousands of Americans in front of the Lincoln Memorial. I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation. Five score years ago, a […]

Welcome back to school, let LewerMark and VSP help you Combat Computer Vision Syndrome Whether you spend a lot of time on the computer writing papers, searching the web, or watching videos, chances are your body is feeling the effects of spending too much time logged on—dry eyes, tired eyes, headaches, neck pain, blurred vision. […]

At LewerMark, because we handle insurance for international students, the beginning of the school year is the time we start to see an increase in insurance claims. Some of these first claims will often involve students suffering from gastrointestinal complaints. One of the biggest adjustments international students have to make when studying in the U.S. […]

Most people know from news reports that meningitis is serious and contagious, but not much more than that. Here are a few things to know as schools open their doors for a new school year. Meningitis is an infection resulting from the inflammation of the meninges which are the delicate membranes that surround the brain […]

Every year, on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month (usually in June), people all over the world take out their rowing paddles for the ancient tradition Chinese Dragon Boat Festival; a time of seasonal celebration, good luck and good food. Legendary Origin This day has various origin stories, but a popular one states that […]

With more than a billion followers, Islam is the world’s second largest religion after Christianity. A key aspect of practicing Islam is participating in the month-long holiday known as Ramadan, also spelled as Ramadhan. Here’s a little more information.   What is Ramadan? Ramadan is a holy month consisting of fasting, prayer, introspection, and charity. […]

Tax time is almost here. At LewerMark, we know the US tax system is very complicated, especially for international students. If you are an international student studying the in the United States, here are some things to assist you with tax preparation:   Did you know… Did you know that all international students must file […]