You Send Us a Student" I recently had a chat with a US higher education colleague about whether or not it would be advisable for his institution to require prospective education agents to send them at least one student before signing an agent agreement. Think of it as a test that prospective agents need to … Continue reading “We’ll Become Your Partner, If…
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“(US) American Ex-Pats Explain Why They Quit the USA”
The work/life balance sucks, there are too many guns, and thanks to a certain someone now in charge, things are likely to get worse. This oldie but goodie from 2017 is the tip of the iceberg. One could write a book about this topic. There are many other US Americans living outside of the US … Continue reading “(US) American Ex-Pats Explain Why They Quit the USA”
Working with Education Agents: A View from Vietnam
Below are a couple of excerpts from a blog post I wrote at the invitation of NAFSA's International Enrollment Management (IEM) Knowledge Community. While there are some indications that growing numbers of students, who are better informed and more empowered than ever, are applying directly to foreign educational institutions - a trend that we should all encourage because … Continue reading Working with Education Agents: A View from Vietnam
Lessons From the UT Tyler Scandal
The scandal concerning students from Nepal should prompt a long-overdue conversation about institutional priorities surrounding international students in higher education, write Laura A. Kaub and James Linville. A number of questions came to mind after reading this 16 July 2018 Inside Higher Ed article written by well-intentioned colleagues. Below are the questions and my responses. What is … Continue reading Lessons From the UT Tyler Scandal
The Red, White, & Blue Pot Calling the Kettle Black
Nearly two dozen members of the U.S. Congress have written to the heads of Facebook and Google urging them not to comply with a new cybersecurity law in Vietnam, saying the legislation is in violation of international human rights standards and raises concerns under the country’s trade obligations. This is rich, coming from the greatest … Continue reading The Red, White, & Blue Pot Calling the Kettle Black
“Hyderabad techie shot in Kansas restaurant, dies”
Very sad incident. We should avoid USA for study and employment. -Sanjoy Pandey Another international student, Sharath Koppu, who arrived in January in the US to begin his Master's degree in computer science at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, has fallen victim to the USA's endemic gun violence. The above headline was the title of an … Continue reading “Hyderabad techie shot in Kansas restaurant, dies”
Grow Beyond – SEO-Vietnam Career Conference 2018
I recently saw this announcement on LinkedIn: Sponsors for Educational Opportunity - Vietnam is organizing the largest career conference in Vietnam in 2018, aiming at connecting top young professionals and fresh graduates to the top-notch firms in Vietnam. We are still open to more booths at the career fair. If you are interested to boost … Continue reading Grow Beyond – SEO-Vietnam Career Conference 2018
Click Farms in the Education Industry? You Betcha!
This is yet another laughable yet very real practice in the education industry. Yes, dear reader, there are people in the biz who sit around doing this because 1) they have nothing better to do; 2) they're mean and spiteful little creatures; and 2) they don't realize just how short life is. More commonly, there are … Continue reading Click Farms in the Education Industry? You Betcha!
Student Recruitment at International Schools: A Small Part of the Overall Picture
These schools are the path of least resistance for colleagues who want to promote their institutions to overseas-bound students, including Vietnamese and expats. For example, they tend to have guidance counselors who are fluent in English, which facilitates communication and there is little to no bureaucratic red tape associated with a visit. The reality, however, … Continue reading Student Recruitment at International Schools: A Small Part of the Overall Picture
Last Night I Dreamed of Peace: The Diary of Đặng Thùy Trâm
July 25, 1968: Oh, my God. How hateful the war is. And the more hate, the more the devils are eager to fight. Why do they enjoy shooting and killing good people like us? How can they have the heart to kill all those youngsters who love life, who are struggling and living for so … Continue reading Last Night I Dreamed of Peace: The Diary of Đặng Thùy Trâm
An International Educator in Vietnam 
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