Author: Mark A. Ashwill

Vietnamese Higher Education at a Crossroads: Transformation During the Digital Age

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I'm pleased to have played a modest role in bringing this project to fruition. (Click on the image to see the publisher's description. The release date was August 8, September 2024.) However, Professors Thanh and Tuan, my co-editors and authors, deserve the lion's share of credit for their research contributions and fine organizational and editorial … Continue reading Vietnamese Higher Education at a Crossroads: Transformation During the Digital Age

“Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many.”

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https://markashwill.com/2023/04/07/do-not-regret-growing-older-it-is-a-privilege-denied-to-many/?page_id=25369 With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world.  Desiderata by Max Ehrmann ©1927 I've decided to repost this every year on my birthday. Amazingly but maybe not surprisingly, it's the most-read post on my blog. If you "Google" "do not regret growing older" and "it is a privilege … Continue reading “Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many.”

The Opportunities & Limits of Responsible Environmental Citizenship

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Source: International Criminal Court Bar Association (ICCBA) I do my best to be a responsible environmental citizen but I'm also an unwilling participant in a system that must change from below and above. On the bright side, this includes: Not littering Gently admonishing people for littering Picking up other people's trash Using my own cloth bag whenever … Continue reading The Opportunities & Limits of Responsible Environmental Citizenship

Mark Ashwill to Lead 7th Annual Vietnam Recruitment Seminar at NAFSA 2024

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And now, a word from my employer… 😀 🇻🇳 Capstone Education/Recruit in Viet Nam is pleased to announce that Dr. Mark Ashwill, managing director and co-founder, will speak at an unofficial, pre-conference Vietnam student recruitment seminar from 2:30-4:30 p.m. on Monday, May 27, 2024, at the University of New Orleans. The Vietnam Recruitment Seminar consists of a comprehensive overview … Continue reading Mark Ashwill to Lead 7th Annual Vietnam Recruitment Seminar at NAFSA 2024

Top 10 Overseas Study Destinations for Young Vietnamese

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Summer 2024 Update Source: Chào Hanoi These countries host 93% of all Vietnamese studying abroad with 64% in Asia based on an estimated total of 275,000. Australia is currently the leading English-speaking destination, a place it frequently trades with the US. I occasionally see reports with outdated statistics in the Vietnamese and English language media. For … Continue reading Top 10 Overseas Study Destinations for Young Vietnamese

Study in the USA: The Post-Pandemic Recovery Continues

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Screenshot Last month, there were 26,919 Vietnamese students in the US, mostly in higher education, according to the SEVIS Data Mapping Tool. Here's the breakdown in descending numerical order: Four-year colleges and universities: 13,345 (49.5%) Community colleges: 3,630 (13.5%) Master's: 3,238 (12%) Secondary: 2,408 (8.9%) Ph.D.: 2,083 (7.7%) Language Training: 1,383 (5.1%) Other: 689 (2.6%) … Continue reading Study in the USA: The Post-Pandemic Recovery Continues

Drumming Up Business or Spitting in the Wind?

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Photo by MAA This is a common sight at restaurants in Vietnam, especially outside of the city, which I've always found amusing. The guy in corporate orange is trying to wave people over to eat at his employer's phở restaurant. This sales tactic must be successful - never. 😀 Ladies selling guava on the side … Continue reading Drumming Up Business or Spitting in the Wind?