This interactive map would be a great resource if it were accurate. According to the August 2015 SEVIS by the Numbers update, there were 24,288 Vietnamese students in the US at all levels, i.e., secondary and postsecondary, but mainly the latter. I seriously doubt that the number plummeted to 11,378 active students in one month. … Continue reading Mapping SEVIS By the Numbers
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Genzilla – They’re Coming – Get Ready!
The times they are a-changin' in the world of marketing. You've heard a lot about Millenials (Generation Y), those born between 1976 and 1994. The focus is beginning to shift to Generation Z, those born in 1995 or later. According to a new report from market research company Epinion and OMD that looks at … Continue reading Genzilla – They’re Coming – Get Ready!
Vietnam-Fulbright University (of Vietnam)?
Here's an update on the Fulbright University Vietnam (FUV), which is being built on the solid and well-respected foundation of the Fulbright Economics Teaching Program (FETP), a partnership established in 1994 - the year the decades long economic embargo was lifted and a year before the normalization of diplomatic relations - by the Harvard Kennedy … Continue reading Vietnam-Fulbright University (of Vietnam)?
What’s in a Name? (“Ivy on My Mind”)
I've been seeing more advertisements for education companies using the word "Ivy" in their name and got to thinking about the wisdom of overusing a marquee word. There are at least four, as of this writing. Talk about stiff competition! (I believe that IvyPrep was the very first Ivy in Vietnam, which means the others … Continue reading What’s in a Name? (“Ivy on My Mind”)
“As Sestak scandal draws to close, US government gives up on millions”
Living up to one word in the subtitle of this venerable blog, here's some more intrigue for you. Below are some of the "money paragraphs" from this update. My guess is the fat lady hasn't sung yet on this bizarre case. Follow this link to read the entire article. It's not show me the money, … Continue reading “As Sestak scandal draws to close, US government gives up on millions”
Intensive English Programs: Southeast Asia & Vietnam
US higher education colleagues who offer intensive English programs (IEPs) often ask me about the demand for ESL training among Vietnamese students. Vietnam was once the #1 sending country in SE Asia because of the tremendous need for remedial English training for many students. For example, in 2008 16.85% of all Vietnamese students in the … Continue reading Intensive English Programs: Southeast Asia & Vietnam
China & Vietnam: A Study in the USA Comparison
Given the intriguing historical relationship between Vietnam and China, I thought it might be interesting to do a brief comparison between the two as it relates to study in the USA. But first, here’s some basic up-to-date (as of 2014) information about each country. China The population of China is estimated at 1,393,783,836 as of … Continue reading China & Vietnam: A Study in the USA Comparison
Financial Aid: Don’t Trust, Verify!
Taking the theme of gaming the system and running with it, there is also the issue of financial aid and how to determine need, which becomes much more difficult once you begin evaluating international student applications. There are schools that award some type of financial aid to all admitted Vietnamese students. Others, especially the more … Continue reading Financial Aid: Don’t Trust, Verify!
Protected: Resources for Fall 2018 StudyUSA Higher Education Fair Colleagues
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Record # of Visas Issued to US-Bound VN Students in FY14
In fiscal year (FY) 2014, US Mission Vietnam, i.e., the Embassy in Hanoi and the Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, issued a record 14,822 student (F-1) visas to Vietnamese students, according to the US State Department's annual report (204 KB PDF download). This is the largest ever one-year numerical increase for Vietnam while … Continue reading Record # of Visas Issued to US-Bound VN Students in FY14
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