Walking around in Ha Noi, Viet Nam’s capital, you can feel boundless energy everywhere. People whiz by on scooters, buy and sell everything from phones to food in the countless small shops, and run to and fro to get to school or work. Viet Nam is young, growing, and anything feels possible. It wasn’t always … Continue reading “The story of Viet Nam’s economic miracle”
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Decree 86 Is Good News for Vietnamese Parents & Investors
New Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP implementing the Law on Education Here is the unabridged version of an interview about Decree 86 that I did with Anton Crace, Reporter - Australasia for The PIE News (Vietnam increases domestic participation in international schools). My answers are in navy blue. The decree took effect on 1 August 2018. I saw Decree 86 increasing … Continue reading Decree 86 Is Good News for Vietnamese Parents & Investors
Happy 9th Birthday, Capstone Vietnam!
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!
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
Shifting focus: Vietnamese students & overseas study destinations
There is never a dull moment in the dynamic Southeast Asian country of Viet Nam, including among its overseas-bound students. While overall interest in study in the US remains strong, there is also ample evidence of a shift to other countries, including Canada. Follow this link to read my latest PIE blog post. Peace, MAA
Working with Education Agents: A View from Vietnam
Below are a couple of excerpts from a blog post I wrote at the invitation of NAFSA's International Enrollment Management (IEM) Knowledge Community. While there are some indications that growing numbers of students, who are better informed and more empowered than ever, are applying directly to foreign educational institutions - a trend that we should all encourage because … Continue reading Working with Education Agents: A View from Vietnam
Student Recruitment at International Schools: A Small Part of the Overall Picture
These schools are the path of least resistance for colleagues who want to promote their institutions to overseas-bound students, including Vietnamese and expats. For example, they tend to have guidance counselors who are fluent in English, which facilitates communication and there is little to no bureaucratic red tape associated with a visit. The reality, however, … Continue reading Student Recruitment at International Schools: A Small Part of the Overall Picture
In Country Representatives: A Tale of Two Models
A growing number of educational institutions are turning to in country, including regional, representatives to assist them with international student recruitment. While this option obviously costs more than other recruitment tools and techniques because it includes the cost of a local salary, benefits (?), and other expenses, including travel and marketing, it can potentially be … Continue reading In Country Representatives: A Tale of Two Models
“Vietnam needs to embrace its history fully”
This well-known and often misquoted quote by George Santayana (1863-1952), a Spanish-US American philosopher, essayist, poet, and novelist who was born in Madrid and died in Rome, literally assumes there is something learned in the first place that has since been forgotten. This is not the case with people who don't learn the good, the … Continue reading “Vietnam needs to embrace its history fully”
“Reform Or Eliminate EB-5 Investors Visas Programme: Trump Administration To Congress”
More importantly, reforms are needed to protect against national security risks that allow foreign nationals to invest for the purpose of laundering money or conducting espionage against us. L Francis Cissna, Director, USCIS Then why doesn't Mr. Cissna and the department of which he is director investigate the alleged abuses about which he is so concerned … Continue reading “Reform Or Eliminate EB-5 Investors Visas Programme: Trump Administration To Congress”
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