This is the title of a recent VNExpress International article for which I was interviewed. Here is one of the key quotes: "Study in the U.S. is not for everyone, but if the U.S. is where you want to study, don’t let the result of a presidential election dissuade you from realizing your dream," said … Continue reading “Welcome to the US, Vietnamese students”
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An Open Letter to Vietnamese Parents & Students Interested in Study in the USA
This is an article I wrote for Vietnamese parents and students who are concerned about the possible impact of the US presidential election on international students, including those from Viet Nam. There are a lot of bases to cover, and I hope I covered most of them. My essay is a heartfelt way to reassure worried … Continue reading An Open Letter to Vietnamese Parents & Students Interested in Study in the USA
Viet Nam Ranks 6th Among Countries Sending Students to the US
According to the latest SEVIS by the Numbers quarterly update (PDF download), prepared by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), part of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), there are 1.23 million international students with F (academic) or M (vocational) status studying in the US. (Note: Unlike the IIE annual Open … Continue reading Viet Nam Ranks 6th Among Countries Sending Students to the US
Away from home: More Vietnamese leaving for richer countries
This is the mildly provocative title of a recent VNExpress International article about Vietnamese studying, working, and seeking permanent resident status overseas. While it may entice more netizens to read the article, the reality it attempts to describe is more multifaceted and complex than the black/white picture it paints. Yes, significant numbers of young Vietnamese … Continue reading Away from home: More Vietnamese leaving for richer countries
Why Vietnamese Talent & Brains Are Choosing to Emigrate
Below are point-by-point responses to a 1 November 2016 article that appeared in Entity, a self-described Los Angeles, CA-based non-profit magazine "that allows people to speak their minds & have their hearts heard..." My counterpoints begin with MAA (my initials) and are in blue. "Brain drain" is a complex phenomenon not a black/white picture. … Continue reading Why Vietnamese Talent & Brains Are Choosing to Emigrate
Open Doors 2016: Viet Nam Ranks 6th
According to the latest Open Doors (OD) report on international educational exchange, released today by the Institute of International Education (IIE) to kick off International Education Week (IEW), there were over 1 million international students studying in the US in 2015/16. NOTE: In contrast to the SEVIS by the Numbers quarterly updates, the OD data … Continue reading Open Doors 2016: Viet Nam Ranks 6th
“International educators react to shock Trump victory”
After a shock win for Donald Trump in the US presidential election, educators in the US and overseas have reacted with concern that the victory will damage the US’s reputation as a welcoming destination as well as curtail work opportunities for international students in the country. A few international educational colleagues, mostly from the US, and … Continue reading “International educators react to shock Trump victory”
“The Trump Impact Abroad” (Focus on Viet Nam)
Here's an excerpt from my most recent University World News article: I spent part of a recent Sunday morning speaking to group of Vietnamese students in Hanoi who had participated in a US culture and society contest. Several were from talented and gifted high schools, including some of the finest in Viet Nam. Most had … Continue reading “The Trump Impact Abroad” (Focus on Viet Nam)
How a Chinese company bought access to admissions officers at top U.S. colleges
Kudos to the four (4) Reuters reporters for their outstanding work on this investigative report. Only when this type of unethical behavior sees the publication light of day and the proverbial shit hits the fan is there any action, in most cases. While there are some Vietnamese companies that would love to have this kind … Continue reading How a Chinese company bought access to admissions officers at top U.S. colleges
The Agony of Choice
A Proliferation of Overseas Study Destinations for Vietnamese Students The number of possible overseas study destinations is increasing for Vietnamese students, which is an encouraging trend for both them and their families. Below are the top 10 most expensive and inexpensive countries to study in, according to a 22.9.16 Independent article entitled Germany and Sweden … Continue reading The Agony of Choice
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