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Gun Violence & Study in the USA

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I spoke to some students last Friday at a top private high school in Hanoi about overseas study.  Among the small group that was planning to study overseas, they mentioned Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, and New Zealand as potential destinations.  Not one expressed interest in studying in the US.  When I asked why, they … Continue reading Gun Violence & Study in the USA

An ethical approach to commissions-based recruitment

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Below is the unabridged version of an article with the above title that Eddie West and I wrote for University World News (UWN).  Follow this link to read that version. Incentive-Based Compensation & International Student Recruitment: Is There a Better Way?  By Mark A. Ashwill & Eddie West The agent issue in the US is reminiscent … Continue reading An ethical approach to commissions-based recruitment

When in Viet Nam, Drive as the Vietnamese Do!

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An expat shares some philosophical reflections and practical tips on the free-for-all that is Vietnamese traffic.  This is my latest English language article for VNExpress International.  Follow this link to read it in its entirety.  Below is the unabridged version: In any country, driving culture and etiquette, or a lack thereof, is a window into … Continue reading When in Viet Nam, Drive as the Vietnamese Do!

“The story of Viet Nam’s economic miracle”

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Walking around in Ha Noi, Viet Nam’s capital, you can feel boundless energy everywhere. People whiz by on scooters, buy and sell everything from phones to food in the countless small shops, and run to and fro to get to school or work. Viet Nam is young, growing, and anything feels possible. It wasn’t always … Continue reading “The story of Viet Nam’s economic miracle”

“Humpty Dumpty” As World View, Overseas Vietnamese-Style

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Here are the concluding paragraphs of my latest CounterPunch piece.  If you're interested in reading the essay in its entirety, follow this link. If Humpty Dumpty – as world view and personal identity – were to have a great fall, I’m afraid it would be exceedingly difficult for all of the king’s horses and men … Continue reading “Humpty Dumpty” As World View, Overseas Vietnamese-Style

Shifting focus: Vietnamese students & overseas study destinations

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There is never a dull moment in the dynamic Southeast Asian country of Viet Nam, including among its overseas-bound students. While overall interest in study in the US remains strong, there is also ample evidence of a shift to other countries, including Canada. Follow this link to read my latest PIE blog post.  Peace, MAA

“More Demons Unleashed After Fulbright University Vietnam Official Drops Rhetorical Bombshells”

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This 17 August 2018 CounterPunch article is the third in a trilogy.  Here are the first and second articles.  This should be my last word about this sad story.   Pardon the nasty military metaphor but it's not nearly as nasty as some of the quotes from "one of the most influential figures in the US-Viet Nam relationship you’ve never heard … Continue reading “More Demons Unleashed After Fulbright University Vietnam Official Drops Rhetorical Bombshells”