Empower : to promote the self-actualization or influence of. This is a fitting slogan for VietAbroader (VA), a non-profit, student-run organization "dedicated to helping Vietnamese youth pursue higher education abroad and attracting talent (back) to Viet Nam." (Follow this link to learn about VA's values.) During my first trip to Vietnam in January 1996, a US diplomat … Continue reading Empower Vietnamese Youth
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“Vietnamese teens’ thirst for college outpaces country’s educational system”
Stories like this one, poignant and inspirational, abound in Vietnam, especially during the annual rite of passage that is the university entrance examination. As the article points out, the demand for postsecondary education far outstrips supply and graduation is much easier than admission. To take the most important test of her life, Le Thi Hoai Thuong, 18, traveled 38 … Continue reading “Vietnamese teens’ thirst for college outpaces country’s educational system”
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
“Employers give university graduates an ‘F’ in life”
According to a survey conducted by the Vietnam Institute for Educational Research, up to 83 percent of university graduates are considered by employers to be lacking “life skills”. Hard to define ‘soft skills’ – decision-making, working in teams, and time management – are major determining factors in the success of people. And university graduates seem … Continue reading “Employers give university graduates an ‘F’ in life”
Education and Training Excerpt…
...from the 2010 Country Commercial Guide for Vietnam (U.S. Commercial Service). This 2.5 page document provides some very basic background information about this particular sector in Vietnam and one of the U.S.' leading service sector exports. If you're interested in reading the document in its entirety - all 148 pages of it - follow this link … Continue reading Education and Training Excerpt…
“How many dollars are hidden under the bed?”
It is estimated that Vietnam has $40 billion in cash, including $10 billion in foreign currency reserves, $20 billion held by banks, and $10 billion in the hands (and safes) of individuals. What is this money for? To purchase big ticket items such as cars, real estate, gold and overseas study, to mention just a … Continue reading “How many dollars are hidden under the bed?”
VietAbroader Organizes Career Conference in New York
VietAbroader, in conjunction with New York University School of Law’s Asia Law Society, will organize the VietAbroader Career Conference (VACC). The conference will take place on Saturday and Sunday, April 24-25, 2010 at the New York University School of Law. VACC marks the first offshore project implemented by VietAbroader, and is a pioneering career conference … Continue reading VietAbroader Organizes Career Conference in New York
U.S. Student Visas
As I mentioned in a previous post, the worldwide refusal rate for U.S. student visas, according to the latest U.S. Department of State data, is 32%. While this figure is not made public in Vietnam, it's safe to assume that it's higher. One of the reasons is that many applicants are unprepared, misinformed, scripted and/or generally unable to … Continue reading U.S. Student Visas
Vietnam Ranks 2nd in U.S. Community College International Enrollment
According to the 2009 Open Doors international academic mobility report, Vietnam now ranks second among all places of origin in international enrollment at community colleges, surpassing Japan and closing in on S. Korea. The 8.4% of total international enrollment at community colleges translates into 8,046 students. This means that 63% of all Vietnamese studying in … Continue reading Vietnam Ranks 2nd in U.S. Community College International Enrollment
Tan Tao University
With an educational philosophy, standards, and practices based on the American liberal arts model of higher education, Tan Tao University aspires to become a globally distinguished institution providing excellence in education, participating in the advancement of knowledge through research, and serving the peoples of Vietnam, Southeast Asia, and the world. (from the TTU website) TTU … Continue reading Tan Tao University
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