Patriotism: The tranquil and steady devotion of a lifetime
Vietnam was a country that had survived the worst that two world powers had thrown at it and held its collective head high, ready, willing, and eager to forge ahead into a glowing future.
Vietnamese Higher Education at a Crossroads: Transformation During the Digital Age
Dr. Mark A. Ashwill is pleased to have played a modest role in bringing this project to fruition: Vietnamese Higher Education At A Crossroads
Capstone’s StudyGlobal Education Fairs: The Beginning of Hoàng Long’s Study Abroad Adventure
The StudyGlobal Education Fairs are a unique opportunity for students and parents to connect with international educational institutions and their representatives. At this event, we had the chance to meet Đặng Hoàng…
From Paperwork to Passports: Preparation Journey for Study Abroad shared by Capstone Students
In order to gain deeper insights into Vietnamese students' aspirations for studying abroad, Capstone interviewed a talented student from Hanoi-Amsterdam High School for the Gifted who will begin studying in the US this…
Top 10 Overseas Study Destinations for Young Vietnamese
These countries host over 90% of all Vietnamese studying abroad, 58% of whom are close to home in East Asia. Australia is now the leading English-speaking destination, a place it frequently trades with the US.
Explore the TOP Five Universities in Vietnam
Well-known universities often have a strong reputation for academic excellence and rigorous programs. In this article, we highlight the TOP universities in Vietnam that have emerged as pillars of knowledge, innovation…
SEVIS vs. Open Doors: An Update on Vietnamese Enrollment in the USA
Even when I was country director of the Institute of International Education (IIE) in Vietnam (from 2005-09) I couldn’t understand the excitement about the annual release of the latest Open Doors Report. My plea to…
Oz Trades Places with the US – Again
Australia has surpassed the US as the world’s leading English-speaking host of Vietnamese students, according to the Australian Department of Education. As of July 2023, there were 27,764 Vietnamese students in…
Vietnamese Enrollments in the US Holding Steady
When it rains, it pours. Being the wonk that I am, I have been checking periodically for a SEVIS update since the last one was uploaded in March 2023. At that time, there were 24,865 Vietnamese students in the US at all…
Capstone Education Celebrates 14th Anniversary
Since the celebration continues, please join me in raising a glass of your favorite beverage to Capstone Education, one of Vietnam's premier full-service educational consulting companies. I'm already looking forward to…
Poster Session at NAFSA 2023: “Vietnamese Student Recruitment in the New Normal Era”
The NAFSA: Association of International Educators annual conference is one of the premier venues to conduct international education-related business. There are general sessions, poster sessions, an expo hall…
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF VIETNAM
This Test Your Knowledge of Vietnam quiz is designed for foreign colleagues who recruit students and do other international education-related work in Vietnam.
2022 SEVIS by the Numbers Report: Vietnam
While the periodic SEVIS updates, sometimes monthly, other times quarterly, contain real-time statistics, the annual reports present cumulative totals. According to the 2022 report (PDF download), the total number of…
Number of US-Bound Vietnamese Students Continues to Climb
Here are the latest Vietnam-related stats from the February 2023 SEVIS update. (You can also access these data for other countries using the interactive map.) This is a follow-up to my 10 January 2023 post with…
Top 10 Overseas Study Destinations for Young Vietnamese
These countries host 90% of all Vietnamese studying abroad, over two-thirds (67%) of whom are in Asian countries. The USA is still the leading English-speaking destination. Vietnam ranks 6th among places of origin.
Mark Ashwill to Lead 6th Annual Vietnam Recruitment Seminar at NAFSA 2023
Capstone Education is pleased to announce that Dr. Mark Ashwill, managing director and co-founder, will speak at an unofficial, pre-conference Vietnam student recruitment seminar from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30, 2023…
Graffiti is visual pollution, an eyesore Vietnam can do without
The newest pollution kid on the block in Vietnam is visual, a recent disturbing phenomenon in major urban centers – graffiti.
Driven to praise, driving me nuts: a US-Vietnam traffic comparison
Anyone who knows me or has read my work knows that I can be severely critical of my home country. My criticism is motivated by anger at injustice and hypocrisy. It’s also because I care. There are so many avoidable…
More Vietnamese Studying in the USA
Vietnam Still Primarily an Undergraduate Market But with Growing Interest in Graduate Study
Vietnamese Enrollments in the US Holding Steady
Here are the latest Vietnam-related stats from the September 2022 SEVIS update. (You can also access these data for Vietnam and other countries using this interactive map.) There was a modest 4% decrease from May to the…
A Vietnamese tradition inspires a genealogical journey
"The past is never dead. It's not even past." - William Faulkner (1897-1962) Ancestor worship, an ancient practice introduced during the earliest and longest Chinese rule of Vietnam (111 BC to 938 AD), is rooted in the…
The Latest Chapter in Vietnam’s Valiant Battle Against the Delta Variant
The hectic, sun-drenched streets of the capital have fallen silent. In the middle of the day. The empty parks surrounded by yellow ribbons that exclaim, Keep out!
Covid-19 silver lining: overseas study opportunities abound for Vietnamese students
Educational institutions in key host countries, most of which bore the brunt of Covid's fury last year, are reopening their doors to international students, including those from Vietnam.
Vietnam needs to get wise about being healthy and wealthy
It has been my privilege to live in Vietnam for 16 years, nearly 40 percent of my adult life.
Capstone Vietnam (Hanoi) & Lê Quý Đôn: Honor by Association
It’s fitting that the Hanoi office of Capstone, one of Viet Nam’s premier educational consulting companies, is located at 2 Lê Quý Đôn Street in the Hai Bà Trưng District of Hanoi. There are many streets, schools, and…
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CEO Insights
Read CEO insightsPerspectives from Dr. Mark A. Ashwill on international education and Vietnamese student mobility, shared first on LinkedIn.