Here's an excerpt from my most recent University World News article: I spent part of a recent Sunday morning speaking to group of Vietnamese students in Hanoi who had participated in a US culture and society contest. Several were from talented and gifted high schools, including some of the finest in Viet Nam. Most had … Continue reading “The Trump Impact Abroad” (Focus on Viet Nam)
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How a Chinese company bought access to admissions officers at top U.S. colleges
Kudos to the four (4) Reuters reporters for their outstanding work on this investigative report. Only when this type of unethical behavior sees the publication light of day and the proverbial shit hits the fan is there any action, in most cases. While there are some Vietnamese companies that would love to have this kind … Continue reading How a Chinese company bought access to admissions officers at top U.S. colleges
“Homeland Security Wants To Shut Down South Bay University”
Kudos to the DHS! This is what the US government should be doing, instead of creating faux universities (exhibit A: University of Northern New Jersey) and entrapping people. They have plenty of work on their hands with existing institutions, including those that are "officially accredited" (read nationally accredited) and unaccredited but authorized to issue I-20s. … Continue reading “Homeland Security Wants To Shut Down South Bay University”
“Outdated Immigration Laws: Bad for Students, Worse for Local Economies”
It starts with the student visa process, which is one component of a broken immigration system. At the end of the day, the only issues that really matter are: 1) ability to pay; and 2) whether or not the applicant is a terrorist. The first question in the holy trinity of the vetting process - … Continue reading “Outdated Immigration Laws: Bad for Students, Worse for Local Economies”
NACAC Takes Step in the Right Direction
Admissions group calls on colleges to require recruiting agents to disclose their financial ties to those they are seeking to recruit. I'm happy to see NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling) moving in this direction. Ultimately, of course, it's up to institutions to hold their education agents to high standards using a multifaceted carrot/stick … Continue reading NACAC Takes Step in the Right Direction
“Take responsibility for ensuring ethical recruitment”
Using education agents is fraught with risks, but those with a long-term vision realise that doing business ethically is better for business, so how do you choose wisely and ensure accountability? Here's my latest University World News piece, this time about ethical international student recruitment. I wrote it in direct response to a July 2016 … Continue reading “Take responsibility for ensuring ethical recruitment”
The Agony of Choice
A Proliferation of Overseas Study Destinations for Vietnamese Students The number of possible overseas study destinations is increasing for Vietnamese students, which is an encouraging trend for both them and their families. Below are the top 10 most expensive and inexpensive countries to study in, according to a 22.9.16 Independent article entitled Germany and Sweden … Continue reading The Agony of Choice
Choosing Clients & Partners is a Two-Way Street: Quality Matters
Money is how companies with no ethical compass measure success. The company I work for, Capstone Vietnam, a full-service educational consulting company founded in 2009, with offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), works exclusively with regionally accredited (RA) institutions of higher education in the US. As far as I know, it's the … Continue reading Choosing Clients & Partners is a Two-Way Street: Quality Matters
Another Rising Star in the World of Overseas Study
Germany is gaining in popularity among growing numbers of young Vietnamese. What's not to like? The prospect of a very inexpensive, world-class education in a country known for its stability, safety, strong and sustainable economy, and superb quality of life. All they have to do is study and master German, no small undertaking in a … Continue reading Another Rising Star in the World of Overseas Study
Vietnam removes agency certification requirements
Below are the highlights of a guest post that I wrote for the ICEF Monitor, which described Vietnam as "a country that is increasingly seen as one of the most promising emerging markets for international student recruitment." The Vietnamese government has removed certification requirements for education agents The move aims to reduce government bureaucracy in … Continue reading Vietnam removes agency certification requirements
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