There is never a dull moment in the dynamic Southeast Asian country of Viet Nam, including among its overseas-bound students. While overall interest in study in the US remains strong, there is also ample evidence of a shift to other countries, including Canada. Follow this link to read my latest PIE blog post. Peace, MAA
“More Demons Unleashed After Fulbright University Vietnam Official Drops Rhetorical Bombshells”
This 17 August 2018 CounterPunch article is the third in a trilogy. Here are the first and second articles. This should be my last word about this sad story. Pardon the nasty military metaphor but it's not nearly as nasty as some of the quotes from "one of the most influential figures in the US-Viet Nam relationship you’ve never heard … Continue reading “More Demons Unleashed After Fulbright University Vietnam Official Drops Rhetorical Bombshells”
Fake News About Viet Nam
The above photo was taken at a 10 June 2018 demonstration in HCMC against a bill to create three new special economic zones (SEZs) in Quang Ninh and Khanh Hoa provinces, as well as on Phu Quoc Island. (There are already 18 SEZs.) As a result of considerable feedback from the public, including in the … Continue reading Fake News About Viet Nam
“We’ll Become Your Partner, If…
You Send Us a Student" I recently had a chat with a US higher education colleague about whether or not it would be advisable for his institution to require prospective education agents to send them at least one student before signing an agent agreement. Think of it as a test that prospective agents need to … Continue reading “We’ll Become Your Partner, If…
“(US) American Ex-Pats Explain Why They Quit the USA”
The work/life balance sucks, there are too many guns, and thanks to a certain someone now in charge, things are likely to get worse. This oldie but goodie from 2017 is the tip of the iceberg. One could write a book about this topic. There are many other US Americans living outside of the US … Continue reading “(US) American Ex-Pats Explain Why They Quit the USA”
Working with Education Agents: A View from Vietnam
Below are a couple of excerpts from a blog post I wrote at the invitation of NAFSA's International Enrollment Management (IEM) Knowledge Community. While there are some indications that growing numbers of students, who are better informed and more empowered than ever, are applying directly to foreign educational institutions - a trend that we should all encourage because … Continue reading Working with Education Agents: A View from Vietnam
Lessons From the UT Tyler Scandal
The scandal concerning students from Nepal should prompt a long-overdue conversation about institutional priorities surrounding international students in higher education, write Laura A. Kaub and James Linville. A number of questions came to mind after reading this 16 July 2018 Inside Higher Ed article written by well-intentioned colleagues. Below are the questions and my responses. What is … Continue reading Lessons From the UT Tyler Scandal
The Red, White, & Blue Pot Calling the Kettle Black
Nearly two dozen members of the U.S. Congress have written to the heads of Facebook and Google urging them not to comply with a new cybersecurity law in Vietnam, saying the legislation is in violation of international human rights standards and raises concerns under the country’s trade obligations. This is rich, coming from the greatest … Continue reading The Red, White, & Blue Pot Calling the Kettle Black
“Hyderabad techie shot in Kansas restaurant, dies”
Very sad incident. We should avoid USA for study and employment. -Sanjoy Pandey Another international student, Sharath Koppu, who arrived in January in the US to begin his Master's degree in computer science at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, has fallen victim to the USA's endemic gun violence. The above headline was the title of an … Continue reading “Hyderabad techie shot in Kansas restaurant, dies”
Grow Beyond – SEO-Vietnam Career Conference 2018
I recently saw this announcement on LinkedIn: Sponsors for Educational Opportunity - Vietnam is organizing the largest career conference in Vietnam in 2018, aiming at connecting top young professionals and fresh graduates to the top-notch firms in Vietnam. We are still open to more booths at the career fair. If you are interested to boost … Continue reading Grow Beyond – SEO-Vietnam Career Conference 2018
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