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Dancing in the Park

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For as long as cities have existed, people have needed spaces where communities can gather and individuals can meet, find diversions, and conduct business.  In various times and places, public markets, city parks, wide sidewalks, village and city squares, malls around national monuments, and other organized and unorganized public spaces have filled these roles.  In … Continue reading Dancing in the Park

“U.S. Ambassador announces $1 million in scholarship for students in Vietnam”

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Breaking news!   That's what I thought when I saw the EdUSAtips Tweet flash across my screen.  Before you get too excited, however, the $1 million is not new funding; it is the current budget for the Fulbright student scholarship program in Vietnam.  While the title may be a bit misleading, the video is a fitting kick-off to International Education Week.   (Pomp and … Continue reading “U.S. Ambassador announces $1 million in scholarship for students in Vietnam”

CollegeWeekLive Offers First Online Fair for Vietnamese Students

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Below is a description of a growing trend in international student recruitment, the use of virtual fairs and other online events to connect with admissions representatives and other international students online.  CollegeWeekLive is the world’s largest online college fair, reaching over 300,000 students worldwide with over 300 participating colleges.  Online recruitment is yet another useful … Continue reading CollegeWeekLive Offers First Online Fair for Vietnamese Students

Poster for Fall 2011 StudyUSA Community College Fairs in Vietnam

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20 community colleges from 12 states representing all regions of the United States will participated in this community college-only fair series on 2, 4, 6, and 8 October in Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang, Danang and Hanoi, respectively. 1.    Alamo Colleges 14.   Santa Barbara City College 2.    Bunker Hill Community College 15.   Shoreline Community College 3.    … Continue reading Poster for Fall 2011 StudyUSA Community College Fairs in Vietnam

International Boarding School Fair in Hanoi

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Taping of "Study Abroad Window" TV Show About Boarding Schools Interest in and the concomitant ability to pay for a boarding school education has been on the rise in recent years in Vietnam.  For parents who can afford it (total annual cost can be as high as $50,000) boarding schools represent a great opportunity for their … Continue reading International Boarding School Fair in Hanoi

Fairs, Fairs, Everywhere, Everywhere!

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Yes, dear friends of US-Vietnam educational exchange, fair season is upon us.  There are traditional (face-to-face) fairs and online fairs, fairs for MBA programs, general US higher education fairs, which include everything but the kitchen sink, and institution-specific (e.g., community college) fairs.  Below is a partial list of online (i.e., virtual) and offline (in-person) US … Continue reading Fairs, Fairs, Everywhere, Everywhere!

Virtual Student Fair Helps Vietnamese Students Learn About US Study Opportunities

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Vietnamese young people who are thinking about studying in the US will have  yet another useful source of information at their disposal: the Hobsons Virtual Student Fairs (VSF) on 17 September.   The VSF is free and open to students from across Vietnam who are interested in pursuing a bachelor’s or a graduate degree at a U.S. university.  … Continue reading Virtual Student Fair Helps Vietnamese Students Learn About US Study Opportunities