LewerMark teams up with Lifeworks to help unique mental health issues faced by international students   The term is coming to an end. You sit at your desk in the International Office and the following situation presents itself. A student has been reported vomiting frequently in their housing unit. When asked about the vomiting, the […]

International Student Support Program extended to nearly 20,000 international students across the United States CHICAGO, March 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ – TELUS Health , a leading organization in international student support, and LewerMark Student Insurance, an innovative health insurance company, announced a partnership to extend support to more than 100 U.S. colleges and universities. Beginning in the fall […]

A quote that has really resonated with me throughout the years is, “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” by St. Theresa of Calcutta. For the past several months, we have seen some challenging moments in our nation and around the world that […]

If you are living or studying far from home, you have probably felt a little more homesick during major holidays before. This year, the Chinese New Year’s celebrations will kick off all around the world celebrating the Year of the Dog. The Chinese New Year is the most festive and long-awaited event of the year […]

By Erin Caswell International students face a host of challenges when they decide to study in another country. Scholarships can make a big difference for international students and how much they enjoy their stay. Here is a list of scholarship sites for your international students to peruse. International Financial Aid and Scholarship Search Has a […]

I attended an international student orientation recently at one of our client schools, Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa. Diana Jones, the Director of the Intercultural Office, opened the orientation by asking the international students how many were homesick and why.  For a moment, no one raised their hand. Then a male student shyly raised his […]

Choosing where to pursue a college education is a big decision for any student. The decision to move to a different country and pursue higher education is an even bigger step. Many international students are both excited and nervous to come to the United States. For many students, the first week is often the most […]

Students who want to study abroad might be put off by the news in the world. It doesn’t seem to matter where you’re considering going; there’s some level of concern in almost every country around the globe. Of course, studying abroad is a unique experience, often a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but there are some safety tips […]

Congratulations if you are one of the nearly 300,000 US students who have the opportunity to travel abroad to study this year. The experience should create a lifetime of memories. The number of American students who are heading overseas for study abroad opportunities has been growing, and with it, the number of students who have […]

You’re embarking on the ultimate of adventures—an international course of study! Whether it’s for a semester or a whole four-year program, you’re getting ready to take off to study abroad. But before you go, you need to dot your “i’s” and cross your “t’s” to make sure you’re ready. Take a look at this study […]