This week, Capstone Vietnam, a full-service educational consulting company that I co-founded in 2009 and of which I am managing director, celebrated its 9th birthday. It has been a helluva ride, one I've found to be deeply rewarding on many levels. As I mentioned to a colleague the other day, the best situation is when … Continue reading Happy 9th Birthday, Capstone Vietnam!
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The Latest Fake News on Vietnam
Follow this link or click on the image to read a 12 September 2018 article version of a blog post I wrote on 12 August 2018. Peace, MAA
“(US) American Ex-Pats Explain Why They Quit the USA”
The work/life balance sucks, there are too many guns, and thanks to a certain someone now in charge, things are likely to get worse. This oldie but goodie from 2017 is the tip of the iceberg. One could write a book about this topic. There are many other US Americans living outside of the US … Continue reading “(US) American Ex-Pats Explain Why They Quit the USA”
Lessons From the UT Tyler Scandal
The scandal concerning students from Nepal should prompt a long-overdue conversation about institutional priorities surrounding international students in higher education, write Laura A. Kaub and James Linville. A number of questions came to mind after reading this 16 July 2018 Inside Higher Ed article written by well-intentioned colleagues. Below are the questions and my responses. What is … Continue reading Lessons From the UT Tyler Scandal
The Red, White, & Blue Pot Calling the Kettle Black
Nearly two dozen members of the U.S. Congress have written to the heads of Facebook and Google urging them not to comply with a new cybersecurity law in Vietnam, saying the legislation is in violation of international human rights standards and raises concerns under the country’s trade obligations. This is rich, coming from the greatest … Continue reading The Red, White, & Blue Pot Calling the Kettle Black
“Hyderabad techie shot in Kansas restaurant, dies”
Very sad incident. We should avoid USA for study and employment. -Sanjoy Pandey Another international student, Sharath Koppu, who arrived in January in the US to begin his Master's degree in computer science at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, has fallen victim to the USA's endemic gun violence. The above headline was the title of an … Continue reading “Hyderabad techie shot in Kansas restaurant, dies”
Viet Nam Ranks 5th in International Enrollment in 3 Countries
...including Australia, Canada, and the USA! Those countries also happen to be the world's leading hosts of international students, albeit in this order: 1) USA; 2) Australia; and 3) Canada, followed by the UK and Germany. Of the estimated 200,000 Vietnamese students studying overseas, 23,000 are in Australia (PDF download), about 15,000 are in … Continue reading Viet Nam Ranks 5th in International Enrollment in 3 Countries
Live from Viet Nam – An E20 Webinar!
Last week, I had the opportunity to present on one of my favorite topics, Viet Nam, to a virtual audience of over 40 US colleagues, including those from higher and secondary education. I'm grateful to Syed Jamal from Branta and Renait Stephens from Study in the USA, event co-sponsor, for inviting me and for … Continue reading Live from Viet Nam – An E20 Webinar!
Worldwide Caution (?)
I was looking for some information on the US State Department website a while ago and came across this notice. Wow, the world is such a scary place, especially outside the borders of the US, a country that has come to be known within its borders since 9/11 as the Homeland, much to my … Continue reading Worldwide Caution (?)
Hunger in the Land of the Free
I read this LinkedIn post with conflicting feelings and felt compelled to respond, for what it was worth. It's always heartwarming to see people helping other people need. On the other hand, no one in the US should go hungry. It is a crying shame and a national disgrace that so many do. The US … Continue reading Hunger in the Land of the Free
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