Below is a brief message of congratulations that I shared with VietAbroader (VA), Vietnam’s premier student-run non-profit organization, whose mission is to empower Vietnamese youth to contribute to the sustainable development of Vietnam. I attended VA’s Gala Night 2014 on 3 August in Hanoi. Happy 10th Anniversary, VietAbroader! Congratulations to VietAbroader on 10 years of Empowering … Continue reading Happy 10th Anniversary, VietAbroader!/Chúc mừng VietAbroader nhân kỷ niệm 10 năm thành lập!
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Cross-Border Education vs. Overseas Study: Similar But Different
In the 1 July 2014 issue of NAFSA.news there was a misleading statement about Vietnamese students and overseas study. Below are 1) the headline and statement from NAFSA; and 2) the actual University World News article on which the NAFSA post is based, along with my response. [For the uninitiated, NAFSA: Association of International Educators, … Continue reading Cross-Border Education vs. Overseas Study: Similar But Different
Trends in Vietnamese Academic Mobility: Opportunities for U.S. Institutions
I'm pleased to share a report that was released earlier this week by World Education News & Reviews, published by World Education Services (WES). A 2012 WES report identified Vietnam as one of the top four emerging countries from which to recruit international students. Since that report was published, Vietnamese enrollment in U.S. HEIs has increased by 8%, … Continue reading Trends in Vietnamese Academic Mobility: Opportunities for U.S. Institutions
Host Country’s Gain=Vietnam’s Loss?
This guest post was written by "Hien Nguyen", a Vietnamese student studying in Country X. Hien explains some of the reasons why a significant percentage of young Vietnamese make the fateful decision to emigrate, to the benefit of their host country and, in some respects, to the loss of their home country. (I say "in … Continue reading Host Country’s Gain=Vietnam’s Loss?
Nearly 21,000 Vietnamese Students in the U.S.!
SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) came online in 2003 to track and monitor the status and activities of nonimmigrant students and exchange visitors who enter the U.S. This web-based system collects real-time information on these two groups, plus approved schools and program sponsors. SEVIS by the Numbers (PDF download ) is a statistical … Continue reading Nearly 21,000 Vietnamese Students in the U.S.!
Sự thật về các chương trình giáo dục Mỹ tại Việt Nam
This article, entitled "The Truth About American Education Programs in Vietnam" (Một Thế Giới, 23 April 2014), reflects the growing sophistication about US higher education as a service sector export. As I am fond of saying, the US exports some of the world's best and worst higher education. The term "officially accredited" covers a broad spectrum … Continue reading Sự thật về các chương trình giáo dục Mỹ tại Việt Nam
2014 VietAbroader Summer Study Abroad Conferences
Below is a note I sent to US higher education colleagues about the summer VietAbroader Study Abroad Conferences. MAA I'm pleased to announce that the 2014 VietAbroader Conferences - Passing of the Torch will be held on Saturday, July 19th in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and Sunday, July 20th in Hanoi. Follow this link … Continue reading 2014 VietAbroader Summer Study Abroad Conferences
Creating and Maintaining Productive and Effective Partnerships
This was my first presentation in absentia. I was scheduled to present at the 2014 CCID Conference in late February about Creating and Maintaining Productive and Effective Partnerships for community colleges, along with my distinguished colleagues, but wasn't able to attend. Below is the abstract and list of presenters. Follow this link to download a … Continue reading Creating and Maintaining Productive and Effective Partnerships
Five-Minute Glass: What Our Government Sees When It Looks Out the Window
Below is an excerpt from a recent article written by Daniel H. Garrett, a former US Department of State foreign service officer and currently a senior associate at The Asia Institute. I am posting it because it offers an insider's view of the work of US consular officers, including student visas. In addition to … Continue reading Five-Minute Glass: What Our Government Sees When It Looks Out the Window
The New College Guide: How to Get In, Get Out, and Get a Job – 100 Questions to Ask About College
How to Get In, Get Out, and Get a Job - 100 Questions to Ask About College - by Marguerite J. Dennis, who has been recruiting internationally for over 25 years, first at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. then at Suffolk University in Boston, Massachusetts. (Follow this link to read her bio on the MJDennis … Continue reading The New College Guide: How to Get In, Get Out, and Get a Job – 100 Questions to Ask About College
An International Educator in Vietnam 
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