This is the latest top 10 ranking for Viet Nam and it's extraordinary like the country itself, in many respects. It was not that many years ago when Vietnamese Facebook accounts numbered in the hundreds of thousands. What is especially striking is the 40% increase in only six months. In a population of about 96 … Continue reading Vietnam climbs to seventh worldwide for number of Facebook users: report
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“Why is Vietnam still poor?”
Below are a question asked by someone on Quora and an answer provided on 1 September 2016 by a young man who describes himself as born in Hanoi, now living in Sai Gon. Quora is a self-described "question-and-answer site where questions are asked, answered, edited and organized by its community of users." Its slogan is … Continue reading “Why is Vietnam still poor?”
Trump is not deterring Vietnamese from studying in US
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
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 (!)
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
Decoding International Students’ Experiences With Education Agents: Insights for U.S. Institutions
This is an excellent survey conducted by World Education Services (WES) about the use of education agents by students around the world - with the exception of Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. Here's a brief note about their analysis, including some caveats. Survey results are broken down by region of origin. We … Continue reading Decoding International Students’ Experiences With Education Agents: Insights for U.S. Institutions
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