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Du học không khó (Study Abroad is Not Difficult)

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This is the matter-of-fact title of a new book written by Trần Ngọc Thịnh, who earned a Master’s degree in 2011 from the Harry S. Truman School of Public Affairs at the University of Missouri with the support of a Fulbright scholarship. Du học không khó is a unique A-Z Vietnamese language resource that's chock-full of … Continue reading Du học không khó (Study Abroad is Not Difficult)

98% of Vietnamese Students Prefer English!

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According to the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET), 98% of all students want to learn English.  While I knew that English was the most popular foreign language, I didn't realize it was THAT popular.  This popularity, however, is a double-edged sword.  While it makes it easier to focus resources on one area, it is exceedingly … Continue reading 98% of Vietnamese Students Prefer English!

Mitch Gordon of Go Overseas shares his entrepreneurial journey

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Reposted from DrEducation: International Higher Education Blog Mitch Gordon, Co-founder & CEO, Go Overseas Mitch Gordon is from upstate NY and lived in Taipei, Taiwan for four years before moving to San Francisco, where he currently resides. Mitch is an entrepreneur, starting a number of companies in the field of travel & education. His most recent … Continue reading Mitch Gordon of Go Overseas shares his entrepreneurial journey

2013 VACs: A-w-e-s-o-m-e! :-)

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Below is a note I sent to key participants in the recent VietAbroader Study Abroad Conferences (VACs) in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and Hanoi. Dear VietAbroaders, I just wanted to drop you a line to congratulate you on organizing two fabulously successful VACs.  I had the opportunity to attend both events and was impressed by the quality, professionalism … Continue reading 2013 VACs: A-w-e-s-o-m-e! 🙂

Part II of The Trials & Tribulations of Proselytizing in the “Lost World” of Vietnam

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These are not run-of-the-mill, live and let live Christians – they are evangelical Protestants, fundamentalists who believe - literally - what Jesus said:  "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.” And, more significantly, who act accordingly.  Nonbelievers, who, in their opinion, encompass most of humanity, including Yours truly (I’m neither a fundamentalist … Continue reading Part II of The Trials & Tribulations of Proselytizing in the “Lost World” of Vietnam

Southern Baptists Bearing Gifts? The Trials & Tribulations of Proselytizing in Vietnam

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Coming Back - Not only to work and otherwise continue their lives but to convert the heathens to Christianity.  Exhibit A, this post of the same name (my bold) about a young Vietnamese woman who earned a Master’s degree and accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior in Australia. Ly just returned to Vietnam after two years … Continue reading Southern Baptists Bearing Gifts? The Trials & Tribulations of Proselytizing in Vietnam

Facebook Users Reach 15 Million Mark in Vietnam!

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Break out the champagne bottles and pop those corks!  As of 11 June 2013, there were 15 million Facebook (FB) users in Vietnam, a penetration rate of 16.39%.  This means that nearly half of all Vietnamese connected to the Internet are "facebooking."  Vietnam ranks 17th in the world in FB use between Spain (16th) and Egypt (18th).  In fact, there are … Continue reading Facebook Users Reach 15 Million Mark in Vietnam!

Vietnam: Trends in International and Domestic Education (repost)

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By Nick Clark, Editor, World Education News & Reviews Vietnam is currently one of the fastest growing sources of international students for U.S. institutions of higher education, according to data from the Institute for International Education. In academic year 2011/12, Vietnam was the eighth largest sender of tertiary students to the United States, behind Japan … Continue reading Vietnam: Trends in International and Domestic Education (repost)