This is the English version of part I of a two-part interview with me that recently appeared in the Vietnamese media. Follow this link to read part II. In the five years since Capstone Vietnam was established, it has earned a reputation in Vietnam, the U.S. and elsewhere for quality and innovation, and is emerging … Continue reading Reflections on Five (5) Years of Capstone Vietnam, Educational Consulting in Vietnam & Overseas Study Trends: Part I
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Spring 2015 StudyUSA Higher Education Fairs Promotional Video
TRIỂN LÃM DU HỌC StudyUSA CÁC TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC VÀ CAO ĐẲNG HOA KỲ MÙA XUÂN 2015 5 cities, 3 regions, over 40 colleges and universities from 18 states. One of the largest & most prestigious US higher education fair series in Vietnam. Kick-off on 4 March in Ho Chi Minh City. (Note: 100% is … Continue reading Spring 2015 StudyUSA Higher Education Fairs Promotional Video
The Student (F-1) Visa As a One-Way Ticket (To Emigration)
Let's face it - some international students are using the F-1 as a relatively easy way to emigrate. This is one of the reasons why the US Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is classified as a high fraud post, in addition to issues with the Fiancé(e) (K-1) visa. In other words, said … Continue reading The Student (F-1) Visa As a One-Way Ticket (To Emigration)
The Geography of Foreign Students in U.S. Higher Education: Origins and Destinations
Below is an excerpt from a 10 September 2014 ICEF Monitor article about an excellent Brookings Institution study of international student flows to the U.S. with detailed information and useful analyses. Start with the article and, when you have time, print off and read the entire report. I'll be back soon with an analysis of … Continue reading The Geography of Foreign Students in U.S. Higher Education: Origins and Destinations
Xin visa du học mỹ: Dễ hay Khó?
The English version of this article about the US student visa process, entitled The US Student Visa: It’s Not Rocket Science!, appeared last year on my blog. Here is the Vietnamese version, which was published by Study in the USA in its Vietnamese language magazine and on its website. (Photo courtesy of Study in the USA.) Bạn … Continue reading Xin visa du học mỹ: Dễ hay Khó?
Vietnam: Off The Beaten Track (OTBT) Tour 2014
Below is a description of a new tour organized by EducationUSA, US Embassy, Hanoi. Its purpose is to reach out to talented and gifted students in five (5) provinces in northern Vietnam. Eligible t0ur participants include those who wish to "engage with Vietnam's top students who are prime candidates for U.S. institutions looking to diversity … Continue reading Vietnam: Off The Beaten Track (OTBT) Tour 2014
Fall 2014 StudyUSA Higher Education Fairs in Vietnam
Breaking News! Over 30 universities and colleges from 15 states representing every region of the United States are coming to Vietnam in late September to participate in the StudyUSA Higher Education Fairs in Haiphong, Hanoi, Danang, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and Vung Tau. Four-year institutions, including intensive English, undergraduate and graduate/professional programs, and community … Continue reading Fall 2014 StudyUSA Higher Education Fairs in Vietnam
Vietnam Education Dialogue: Higher Education Reforms
On July 31st and August 1st, US Consul General, Rena Bitter, hosted a conference on Vietnamese higher education. The star-studded list of guests included Dr. Ngo Bao Chau, the first Vietnamese to receive the prestigious Fields Medal, known as the Nobel Prize of Mathematics, Dr. Nguyen Quan, Minister of Science and Technology, and Professor Bui … Continue reading Vietnam Education Dialogue: Higher Education Reforms
Happy 10th Anniversary, VietAbroader!/Chúc mừng VietAbroader nhân kỷ niệm 10 năm thành lập!
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!
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
An International Educator in Vietnam 
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