Why we do what we do: A US international educator’s moral quandary

20/07/202203/08/2022 maavn Articles, Commentary gun violence, international students, mass shootings, study in the USA, Vietnamese students

Stores that sell guns and related items are common in many US states. I took this one a few years ago in my home state of Delaware. Here's my latest article for University World News. (The editor shortened the title to Gun Violence: An International Educator's Moral Quandary.) It was inspired, so to speak, by … Continue reading Why we do what we do: A US international educator’s moral quandary

“We Are Not Okay”

07/07/2022 maavn Commentary aiden mccarthy, domestic terrorism, gun violence, highland park shooting, USA

I felt compelled to share this LinkedIn post about the recent mass murder in Illinois. It was written by Erin Gallagher, whose information is below, about Aiden McCarthy, the toddler whose parents, Irina and Kevin McCarthy, were killed in an act of domestic terrorism on July 4th in Highland Park. Erin Gallagher• 2ndFast Company's World's … Continue reading “We Are Not Okay”

Guns are US(A) Revisited

04/07/202218/02/2023 maavn Commentary 2nd amendment, gun control, gun violence, mass shootings, USA

As a result of the recent mass shootings, I was on high alert in public places during a recent visit to the US. Some had warnings and the metal detectors to back them up, while others just had signs, as if mere words would deter gun owners from exercising their 2nd Amendment right to pack … Continue reading Guns are US(A) Revisited

Guns are US(A)

06/08/201904/09/2021 maavn Articles, Commentary gun violence, USA

A Vietnamese version of the article below appeared on 6 August in the Voices section of Zing.vn, a major media outlet in Viet Nam. This is the unabridged English version with photos. Postscript: Here's an irony for you. Delaware is an open carry state but it doesn't permit online orders for wine. On the other hand, … Continue reading Guns are US(A)

Gun Violence & Study in the USA

02/11/2018 maavn Articles, Commentary antisemitism, gun violence, mass shoortings, personal safety, racism, study in the USA

I spoke to some students last Friday at a top private high school in Hanoi about overseas study. Among the small group that was planning to study overseas, they mentioned Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, and New Zealand as potential destinations. Not one expressed interest in studying in the US. When I asked why, they … Continue reading Gun Violence & Study in the USA

Study in the USA: A Service Sector Export That No Longer Sells Itself

28/05/2018 maavn Announcement, Commentary canada, gun violence, mass shootings, overseas study, study in the USA, Vietnamese students

This matter-of-fact assertion does not (and should not) come as a surprise to US colleagues who recruit internationally. Here's a recent story that inspired this post, so to speak, plus a heartfelt appeal. I noticed that a number of students had applied to, been admitted by, and received visas to attend a particular school in … Continue reading Study in the USA: A Service Sector Export That No Longer Sells Itself

Set Thine House in Order

24/01/201627/01/2016 maavn Commentary gun violence, international student recruitment, international students, mass shootings, overseas study

America’s Love Affair with Guns & the Potential Impact on International Student Recruitment We have a pattern now of mass shootings in this country that has no parallel anywhere in the world. - US President Barack Obama Exceptional indeed. Another day in the US, another mass shooting. Aside from the tragic fact that another 14 … Continue reading Set Thine House in Order

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