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Beyond Education Agents

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An Introduction to Diversifying International Student Recruitment Strategy I'm looking forward to moderating and contributing to this general session at the NAFSA 2012  Annual Conference & Expo during the last week of May in Houston, Texas (USA).  The session is neither a rejection nor a condemnation of the use of education agents, a sometimes problematic approach to international student recruitment, but rather a … Continue reading Beyond Education Agents

Recalibrating Global Recruitment Strategies in Difficult Times!

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I'm pleased to be participating in a pre-conference workshop at Houston Community College the day before the NAFSA annual conference begins.  Organized by the  Center for Global Advancement of Community Colleges (CGACC) , which is dedicated to increasing global knowledge and understanding of U.S. community colleges, bridging cultures through awareness, serving as a resource, advancing institutional internationalization … Continue reading Recalibrating Global Recruitment Strategies in Difficult Times!

Fall 2012 StudyUSA Community College Fairs

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Vietnam now ranks 8th among all countries sending students to the US, according to the 2011 Open Doors international academic mobility report, with nearly 15,000 students, three-quarters of whom are undergraduates.  Of that 75%, the majority begin their studies at a community college.  Vietnam ranks 3rd in international student enrollment at US community colleges.  Capstone Vietnam's StudyUSA … Continue reading Fall 2012 StudyUSA Community College Fairs

Talking Nationalism, Patriotism and Global Citizenship with US Students in Vietnam

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Last month, I was invited by a colleague from Augustana College (Illinois) to meet with a group of her students who were in Vietnam on a short-term study abroad program.  The students had spent five weeks at Augustana, followed by another five weeks in southern, central and northern Vietnam.  The website describes the program as follows:  Vietnam is … Continue reading Talking Nationalism, Patriotism and Global Citizenship with US Students in Vietnam

‘Tis the Season: Celebrating the Founding of the Chu Van An High School International Club

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I had the pleasure of spending part of Christmas Eve at Chu Van An High School to celebrate the founding of the International Club.  In addition to delivering some remarks (my company, Capstone Vietnam, is a major sponsor of the club in 2012), presenting flowers and a sponsorship certificate, and participating in a lucky draw, … Continue reading ‘Tis the Season: Celebrating the Founding of the Chu Van An High School International Club

AmCham Scholars Program

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I spent an afternoon last week interviewing candidates for the American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam - Hanoi Chapter (AmCham Hanoi) Scholarship Program.  My fellow panelists and I were charged with evaluating their interpersonal skills, achievement orientation, analytical skills and problem-solving skills through a series of questions.  In addition, the students had to respond to a pre-assigned topic about … Continue reading AmCham Scholars Program

Spring 2012 StudyUSA Community College Fairs

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Vietnam now ranks 8th among all countries sending students to the US, according to the 2011 Open Doors international academic mobility report, with nearly 15,000 students, three-quarters of whom are undergraduates.  Of that 75%, the majority begin their studies at a community college.  Capstone Vietnam's StudyUSA Community College (CC) Fairs in Vietnam cover all three regions of … Continue reading Spring 2012 StudyUSA Community College Fairs

International Educator Turns 2!

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My first post was two years ago this month.  It was an autumn of change in my professional life as I transitioned from my work as country director of IIE-Vietnam to founder and managing director of Capstone Vietnam, a Hanoi-based human resource development company.  From the public to the non-profit to the for-profit sector in a span of … Continue reading International Educator Turns 2!