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Social media and mainstream media: the fight for the truth
December 23, 2019
The effect of the Internet and social media in regard to promoting debates and discussions has been contested both in public and among scholars. Cyber-optimists expect the Internet to have a profound impact on providing an equal chance for every citizen to voice their thoughts. Cyber-skeptics are more concerned about the detrimental effects that the […]
What have we done to make the curious kids stop asking questions?
December 23, 2019
“Throughout my many years working with students, I have always been struggling with a question: ‘What have my colleagues and I done to the kids to make them count every second until the class is over???’ PEN answered that it is because we teachers always bring “answers” to children’s curiosities. The solution to a problem, […]
Elucidating lacquer: an introduction to visual culture with Fulbright University Vietnam
December 20, 2019
“When I was in high school, I studied lacquer, but the difference with painting wasn’t clear to me, except that we used eggshells and gold. I didn’t really get the cultural implications of why this medium is so important to Vietnam. After our class, readings, and our workshop, when I go back to the museums, […]
From understanding competition to mastering the business game
December 16, 2019
On December 4, 2019, Dr. John Branch, Clinical Assistant Professor of Business Administration and Co-Director of the Yaffe Digital Media Initiative at Stephen M. Ross School of Business visited Fulbright University Vietnam. As part of a talk series, organized by Fulbright’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Dr. Branch delivered an amicable and engaging speech on […]
Inspiring teachers with liberal arts education
December 16, 2019
On November 30 and December 1, Fulbright University Vietnam co-hosted the inaugural Pioneering Educators Network (PEN) workshop in collaboration with Innovative Education Group (IEG). The event attracted over 100 educators from all around the country. Initiated by Fulbright and IEG, PEN aspires to become a network of pioneering educators promoting innovative teaching methods, updated educational […]
My journey to adulthood: Choosing my own path
December 16, 2019
At 8 years old, I was a hyperenergetic child that gave my parents a hard time pacifying. A short course of martial arts that was supposed to burn my excessive energy was counterproductive when I started “practicing” on my poor little brother. As a last resort to simmer me down, mom sent me to a […]
Vietnam Executive Leadership Program 2019
December 6, 2019
December 2, 2019 marked the seventh Vietnam Executive Leadership Program (VELP 2019) at Harvard University. This is a joint initiative by the Vietnamese government, the United Nations Development Program and the Vietnam Program at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation. Launched in 2008, VELP is a high-level policy forum co-organized […]
How did I learn entrepreneurship in 3 days?
December 5, 2019
Entrepreneurship is a concept that is becoming more and more familiar with young people. It’s the talk of every town. I know there are many who consider it one of their goals, one they should achieve before the end of their youth. But as a freshman, I felt fuzzy about this. My friends also wondered, […]
A thirst for learning, shared
November 29, 2019
“It’s hard to believe that when brilliant scholars come into the city, the first place they think of presenting in is an art gallery or a café, when we have this university with guaranteed academic freedom, amazing students and faculty, and a dedicated venue. I want Fulbright to be the first stop. We have so […]
Dawn on the Otowa bridge
November 29, 2019
A little-known fact about Ms. Le Thi Quynh Tram, Fulbright University Vietnam’s Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, is that she is an enthusiastic bird photographer. Having been to numerous national parks and wildlife reserves to capture rare birds, Ms. Tram aspires to show everyone the astonishing beauty of nature and help raise awareness about […]
My journey to adulthood: Breaking away from self-importance and false expectations
November 28, 2019
In life, adolescent crises are inevitable. Each of us has their own journey, in which we seek to turn our worries into hope, to find our purpose and life values. This Fulbrighter’s story is one many may relate to. I. My outstanding primary school records accidentally turned me into the neighborhood’s “superstar”. A good student […]
Video: USAID Deputy Administrator’s visit to Fulbright University Vietnam
November 21, 2019
USAID Deputy Administrator Bonnie Glick visited Fulbright University Vietnam and held a special town hall with its students. On 02 November 2019, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Deputy Administrator Bonnie Glick traveled to Fulbright University Vietnam (Fulbright) to meet with its leadership team and students. This was part of her first south-east Asia […]
Liberal education and the value of “valueless” knowledge
November 19, 2019
On November 3, 2019, Fulbright University Vietnam organized its last open house of the year. A father arrived thirty minutes before the event started, and came directly to Fulbright staff to ask about the Undergraduate program, despite the event schedule specifying the whole day would be dedicated for Q&A. His concern was articulated right off […]
Fulbright’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Organized its First Entrepreneurship Bootcamp, EntreCamp
November 18, 2019
Fulbright University Vietnam’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) hosted 64 local high school and university students for its first-ever entrepreneurship bootcamp, EntreCamp, during the weekend of 8-10 November 2019. VIDEO: Fulbright University Vietnam’s CEI and Reactor School organized its first EntreCamp on Fulbright campus. The program was developed through a partnership between CEI, Reactor […]
Ben Tre: on the roads of Vietnamese history
November 16, 2019
From October 18 to 20, 40 Fulbright University Vietnam students had the opportunity to discover Ben Tre province with their professors. The field trip was the final component and culmination of our Vietnamese Studies course, which examines the cultural, socio-economic, and political changes in Vietnam from the Nguyen Dynasty until now, and what forces shaped […]
Why Fulbright offers financial aid: What it is and what it is not
November 12, 2019
Instead of awarding limited merit-based scholarships, Fulbright University Vietnam offers financial aid in order to help students from disadvantaged families pursue their higher education here. The number of recipients and the value of aid packages depend on the number of students that actually need them as well as their respective financial situations. Fulbright was established […]
Vietnam Forum 2019: Vietnam’s Business Environment Amidst Global Uncertainties
November 7, 2019
The Vietnam Forum 2019, hosted by Yusof Ishak Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) in collaboration with Fulbright School of Public Policy and Management (FSPPM), took place last week in Singapore. The event was facilitated by our sponsoring partners, MayBank Kim Eng and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung. Under the theme “Vietnam’s Business Environment Amidst Global Uncertainties,” the Vietnam […]
USAID Deputy Administrator to Fulbright’s Students: “You are the return on our investment.”
November 7, 2019
USAID Deputy Administrator Bonnie Glick on 02 November 2019 visited Fulbright University Vietnam and held a special town hall with its students. On 02 November 2019, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Deputy Administrator Bonnie Glick traveled to Fulbright University Vietnam (Fulbright) to meet with its leadership team and students. USAID is the U.S. […]
Step-by-step guide to apply to Fulbright
November 6, 2019
Video tutorial on how to complete Fulbright’s Undergraduate online admissions application. Read more about Fulbright’s Priority Cycle here. Read more about Fulbright’s Undergraduate curriculum. About Fulbright’s application process.
Fulbright Undergraduate Admissions: Two cycles, twice the opportunities
November 3, 2019
Summer is traditionally the time when Vietnamese twelfth-graders enter their National High School Examination and apply to college. As such, students usually begin considering their options for college by the end of the first semester before finalizing their decisions halfway through their second semester. Instead of following such timeline, Fulbright University Vietnam opens admissions from […]
