Here are the introduction and conclusion to my latest (7.7.17) University World News article about the possible impact of political changes in the US, in particular, on young Vietnamese studying overseas. It includes links to recent articles. If these excerpts whet your appetite for more, follow this link to read the article in its entirety. … Continue reading Trump is not deterring Vietnamese from studying in US
Author: Mark A. Ashwill
Myanmar: a new frontier for international student recruitment
Since political and economic liberalization, the advent of a multiparty democratic system, and the lifting of economic sanctions, the country has been opening up to the world in grand fashion. The above quote is from a 7.7.17 PIE News blog post that I co-authored with Deepak Neopane, the founder of City College Yangon and managing … Continue reading Myanmar: a new frontier for international student recruitment
Foreigner attacked after traffic incident
The video of this incident, which occurred on 23 June in Hanoi, went viral with 2 million views. Below is a summary from DanTri International. (Here's a better version of the video that is linked in the article.) Some witnesses said that the fight on Tran Khat Chan Street started when the man drove his … Continue reading Foreigner attacked after traffic incident
NAFSA 2017: Riding the Wave
It was another rewarding and enjoyable NAFSA annual conference with nearly 10,000 attendees. My week was filled with meetings with colleagues from the US and many other countries that have targeted Viet Nam as a priority country. While most are interested in recruiting (more) Vietnamese students, some have other project ideas. Riding the Wave … Continue reading NAFSA 2017: Riding the Wave
In Viet Nam, Good Parenting Equals A Straight-A Kid, Plus an American Degree
Call it love, ambition or obsession, but the only thing most Vietnamese care about is a well-educated child. It's probably a bit of each. Parents generally want the best for their children and overseas study, especially in the US, which is the world's second leading host of Vietnamese students, is seen as one means to … Continue reading In Viet Nam, Good Parenting Equals A Straight-A Kid, Plus an American Degree
Nativism Not Nationalism (!)
In her 16 June 2017 University World News article US student mobility trends in a global context Rajika Bhandari refers to "the rise of nationalism around the world and what is perceived as a turning inward of many traditional host destinations that have typically attracted large numbers of students and scholars from around the world." … Continue reading Nativism Not Nationalism (!)
Viet Nam Enrollment Up 6%, According to SEVIS Biannual Report
For some reason, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), part of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), decided to issue an update on international student enrollment as of May 2017. There are currently 1.18 million international students with F (academic) or M (vocational) status studying at 8,774 schools in the … Continue reading Viet Nam Enrollment Up 6%, According to SEVIS Biannual Report
BREXIT & US Election: No Major Short-Term Effects on VN Student Interest
This is the latest in a series of Diversification Market Reports produced by Hotcourses, the UK's leading course search company with more than 6,000 course providers. (Hotcourses was recently acquired by IDP.) Below are an overview, executive summary, and list of the key takeaways, the most important of which is this: BREXIT and the US … Continue reading BREXIT & US Election: No Major Short-Term Effects on VN Student Interest
Mapping Internationalization on U.S. Campuses-2017 Edition
This is an excellent report produced by the American Council on Education and sponsored by Navitas. Here's a brief description from the ACE website: Conducted every five years, Mapping Internationalization on U.S. Campuses assesses the current state of internationalization at American colleges and universities, analyzes progress and trends over time, and identifies future priorities. It … Continue reading Mapping Internationalization on U.S. Campuses-2017 Edition
Gaming the US Student Visa System: Easy as 1-2-3
Do you want to emigrate to the US without the muss and fuss of a multi-year immigrant petition that may or may not be approved? Psst! Here's a low-cost solution. Apply to an undergraduate or graduate program, depending upon your educational background, at a reputable college or university where there are not many Vietnamese students, … Continue reading Gaming the US Student Visa System: Easy as 1-2-3
An International Educator in Vietnam 
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