International Student Blogs

August 12, 2022
How to Identify International Student Scams: Part 2

In Part 1 of our series, we identified three scams, including fake calls/email scams, the “Illegal Chinese Passport Scheme,” and census scams. We also described the “red flags”—things you can look for to help identify a scam. In this post, we will continue to identify some of the most common scams and their red flags. […]

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August 11, 2022
How to Identify International Student Scams: Part 1

Last year, the Federal Trade Commission received more than 3.2 million reports regarding scams, and the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center reported $3.5 billion in victim losses. Unfortunately, anyone can be the target for a scammer, including international students. To increase our collective awareness, we at LewerMark have developed a three-part series to describe known […]

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August 9, 2022
The Case for Health Insurance

Understanding medical insurance can be difficult to wrap your head around, in this blog we discuss its benefits and why it’s worth investing in!

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July 20, 2021
Enhanced Health Insurance Benefits for International Students

As international students research their insurance options, students may find that base-level plans are a great start, but don’t quite meet all of their needs. This is where optional coverages and add-ons come into play.

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July 20, 2021
Top Tips for Savvy Health Insurance Shopping

We’ve compiled our top tips and recommendations for international students so you can comparison shop with confidence.

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July 14, 2021
6 Insurance Terms International Students Should Know

Health insurance terminology in the U.S. is confusing. That’s why we’ve narrowed it down to the top 6 insurance terms international students absolutely have to know.

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June 28, 2021
5 Steps to Obtaining an F-1 Visa

Students who wish to complete a degree in the USA, need to apply for and obtain the proper visa.

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June 21, 2021
The OPT Decision: Key Questions and Answers

Opportunity still knocks, especially for students looking to graduate this spring. Work experience will always be valuable, and the OPT program remains open to those looking to step confidently onto their career path in the U.S.

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June 21, 2021
Steps to Help Students Successfully Navigate the OPT Gap

Here are three items that help frame a meaningful OPT gap conversation with your students:

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May 27, 2021
International Students’ Mental Health: How we can help

According to a recent Chegg survey, 56% of undergraduate students around the world say their mental health has suffered due to Covid-19. This likely comes as no surprise to school administrators, considering the stress of the last two semesters.

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