Homepage screenshot I recently participated in a webinar with founders of this new UK-based organization and many others from around the world, including in Gaza. I've taken the liberty of copying/pasting most the About Us section. I was moved, saddened, and inspired by what many of the speakers, including student activists, had to say about … Continue reading Welcome to 80 PLUS: Bringing People and Institutions Together to Rebuild Education in Gaza
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Human Rights Activism as a Career Goal
At Capstone's January StudyGlobal Education Fairs in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Hanoi, and Danang, I spoke with many students interested in undergraduate and graduate overseas study. One of the more memorable conversations was with a high school girl who wants to become a human rights activist. This is the first time I've ever heard … Continue reading Human Rights Activism as a Career Goal
Overseas Study Resources for Palestinian Students
Image created by ChatGPT based on the title. This is a work in progress. Fully funded scholarships for Palestinians to study in the UK (Robina Z Qureshi) Financial Aid and Study Opportunities for Palestinian Students - This list was shared on LinkedIn by Tom Walsh, Lecturer in International Relations at King’s College London, Tutor, and … Continue reading Overseas Study Resources for Palestinian Students
That’s a Wrap: Another Fair Series Becomes History
This is an especially exciting and meaningful year for Capstone Education, a full-service educational consulting company I founded 15 years ago last month. We recently finished our fall 2024 StudyGlobal Education Fairs in Haiphong, Hanoi, HCMC, and Danang. Secondary and postsecondary institutions from seven countries, and Hong Kong joined one of more events. I was … Continue reading That’s a Wrap: Another Fair Series Becomes History
Lies, damned lies and statistics: Overseas study edition
Here's the original version of an article I wrote for University World News. Mark A Ashwill 20 July 2024 “It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.” – Mark Twain As someone whose tagline is “an academic by training and an international … Continue reading Lies, damned lies and statistics: Overseas study edition
Lies, damned lies and statistics: Overseas study edition
Image: iStock Here's my latest for University World News. Peace, MAA
Frank Quan-Pham (’24) Achieves Perfect 36 ACT
During a recent visit to the Capstone office in Hanoi. This is the headline of an April 26, 2023 Wisconsin Lutheran High School (Milwaukee, WI) press release. (Here's a report from the local CBS affiliate: International student at Wisconsin Lutheran High School earns perfect score on ACT.) Quản Phạm Gia An (Frank) is a stellar … Continue reading Frank Quan-Pham (’24) Achieves Perfect 36 ACT
QUIZ: Test Your Knowledge of Vietnam
This is a quiz Team Capstone and I created for colleagues from around the world who recruit Vietnamese students and do other international education-related work in Vietnam. While it's intended to be fun and educational, there's also a serious side to it. As everyone knows, it's important to know something about the countries in which … Continue reading QUIZ: Test Your Knowledge of Vietnam
Reflections on a Dirty Industry
No, not that industry, which is literally dirty and a major contributor to global climate change. I'm referring to international student recruitment, which is often a figuratively dirty industry. A US higher education colleague who has been around the block a few times recently asked me this question: "At the risk of sounding like a … Continue reading Reflections on a Dirty Industry
Top 10 Overseas Study Destinations for Young Vietnamese
These countries host 90% of all Vietnamese studying abroad, over two-thirds (67%) of whom are in Asian countries. The USA is still the leading English-speaking destination. Vietnam ranks 6th among places of origin. Source: Chào Hanoi S. Korea: 70,212 (2023) Japan: 37,405 (2022) USA: 25,198 (2-23) Australia: 21,316 (1-23) Taiwan: 20,000 (2022) Canada: 16,140 (as … Continue reading Top 10 Overseas Study Destinations for Young Vietnamese
An International Educator in Vietnam 
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