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Visit With University of Houston Students

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I recently had the opportunity to meet with a group of University of Houston (UH) undergraduates who were in Vietnam on a two-week study tour.  My task was to speak to them about the work of my company, Capstone Vietnam, and what it's like running a small business in Vietnam.  I mentioned some of the challenges facing all employers in … Continue reading Visit With University of Houston Students

The College of St. Scholastica Comes to Vietnam

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Omnes semitae eius pacificae, which means All Her Paths Are Peace. (From the CSS College Crest) It’s unusual for a US institution of higher education to send a delegation consisting of its president, a dean and a director of international education to Vietnam.  For an entire week.  But that’s exactly what The College of St. Scholastica (CSS) … Continue reading The College of St. Scholastica Comes to Vietnam

“From the Lion’s Den: An Open Letter (and Invitation) to Vietnam Veterans”

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What America owes Vietnam it can never repay, though there are many Americans in the U.S. and Vietnam today, including veterans, who are striving mightily and in myriad ways to contribute to the physical and spiritual healing process.  The "Nam," as some of you still think of it, this country of your dreams and your … Continue reading “From the Lion’s Den: An Open Letter (and Invitation) to Vietnam Veterans”

The Double-Edged Sword That Is US Higher Education

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I was recently invited by Madame Ton Nu Thi Ninh, President of the Tri Viet Institute for International Studies and Exchange within Ton Duc Thang University and Senior Advisor to the President of TDT  University, to speak to interested students, faculty and staff about US higher education in comparative perspective with an implicit focus on Vietnam.  As with people, every … Continue reading The Double-Edged Sword That Is US Higher Education

Diversifying Your International Student Recruitment Strategy: Virtual Student Fairs

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US institutions of higher education have a number of international student recruitment options at their disposal, depending upon their budget, including the use of education agents (in most cases), armchair methods, helicopter marketing events (e.g., fairs, high school outreach,  information sessions) and long-term, in-country representation.  One example of armchair recruitment is virtual student fairs.  In addition to … Continue reading Diversifying Your International Student Recruitment Strategy: Virtual Student Fairs

An International Educator in Vietnam (IEiV) Turns 3

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It’s hard to believe that my first post was three years ago.  Over 300 posts later and heading into its fourth year, IEiV is still going strong.  Interestingly and probably not coincidentally, the life span of my blog parallels that of Capstone Vietnam, of which I’m managing director.  (Capstone celebrated its third birthday earlier this … Continue reading An International Educator in Vietnam (IEiV) Turns 3

In Celebration of International Education Week (IEW)

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Given the focus of this blog, I thought it was only fitting that I devote a few posts to International Education Week (IEW), "an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to … Continue reading In Celebration of International Education Week (IEW)