... combined with the laws of supply and demand=a small (53 m2/602 ft2) building in downtown Hanoi that recently sold for $2.3 million. Where this charming Hanoi house once stood is now a pile of rubble. On this site, at the intersection of Hang Bai and Hai Ba Trung streets in the Hoan Kiem District, which I pass … Continue reading Location, Location, Location…
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VietAbroader Summer Study Abroad Conferences: Passing of the Torch
Capstone Vietnam, of which I'm managing director, is pleased and proud to be a corporate sponsor of the 2011 VietAbroader Study Abroad Conferences (VAC) on 15 and 16 July in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and Hanoi, respectively. VAC, the flagship program of VietAbroader (VA), was first organized in the summer of 2005. (I had the privilege of … Continue reading VietAbroader Summer Study Abroad Conferences: Passing of the Torch
Letting in the Fresh Air and the Flies: The Mixed Impact of US Higher Education on Vietnam
Among the growing number of US universities and colleges that have acknowledged Vietnam as a promising market for student recruitment, online and in-country education and training programs (among other activities), most are well-intentioned and accredited. Others, however, see a golden opportunity to reap substantial profits from a market that has rosy long-term prospects. The bittersweet … Continue reading Letting in the Fresh Air and the Flies: The Mixed Impact of US Higher Education on Vietnam
Nhìn nhận về việc cấp visa sinh viên của Hoa Kỳ ở Việt Nam
Bài viết này nhắc tới một câu hỏi dường như rất đơn giản nhưng cũng rất quan trọng: Tỉ lệ visa sinh viên (F1) được đồng ý và bị từ chối cấp là bao nhiêu? Theo con số thống kê của Bộ ngoại giao Mỹ, số visa sinh viên được đồng ý cấp trên toàn … Continue reading Nhìn nhận về việc cấp visa sinh viên của Hoa Kỳ ở Việt Nam
US Student Visas in Vietnam: Putting the Pieces Together
This post addresses one seemingly simple yet important question. What are the current US student visa (F-1) issuance and rejection rates in Vietnam? As the US State Department points out, the worldwide student visa issuance rate was 87% (rounded up) in the 2010 US government (USG) fiscal year ending 30 September 2010. Answering this simple question is … Continue reading US Student Visas in Vietnam: Putting the Pieces Together
Americans and the Other
No, this is not a Vietnam-related post, at least not directly. Indirectly, however, there is a Vietnam connection. I was invited to speak to a group of US higher education colleagues about Vietnam in early February 2010 at a seminar in Washington, D.C. During my presentation, the snow began falling right on schedule, and kept falling throughout that day and … Continue reading Americans and the Other
VietAbroader Study Abroad Conference 2010
Vietabroader Conference, first launched in 2005, has been one of the most indispensable educational events in promoting higher education in the United States among Vietnamese students. Not only will high school students be provided with information regarding college applications, they will also benefit from a high level of interaction with current college students in the US during the conference's college … Continue reading VietAbroader Study Abroad Conference 2010
“Consumers driving Vietnam into ‘golden age'”
Vietnam's major exports include its famed coffee beans and minor ones like tea, but from scooter maker Piaggio to prominent local businessmen, investors are making their biggest bets on the Vietnamese consumer. At the heart of this gamble is a demographic shift in Vietnam that could mirror the economic transformation of mid-sized countries such as … Continue reading “Consumers driving Vietnam into ‘golden age'”
U.S. Students in Vietnam
According to the latest statistics (i.e., 2007/08), there are fewer than 700 U.S. students in Vietnam. Most come with short-term programs, including study tours. In contrast, there were nearly 13,000 Vietnamese students enrolled in U.S. degree programs last year - the higher education equivalent of a massive trade imbalance. In addition to quantity, it would be great to see more diversity in … Continue reading U.S. Students in Vietnam
The University of Chicago Summer Session ’10
Academically talented high school students from Vietnam with excellent English proficiency are strongly encouraged to consider participating in The University of Chicago's 2010 Summer Session. Summer is a great time to be a student at The University of Chicago. Benefit from access to world-renowned professors and exceptional educational resources in a rigorous yet informal learning environment. … Continue reading The University of Chicago Summer Session ’10
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