Last weekend's story of Yankel the Gunner was a very comical satire of a medical student, and in the spirit of continuing on with OneVietnam's series on Graduate Schools, this article will focus on what it takes to get into medical school. While Yankel the Gunner's story might be a satirical exaggeration of the attributes that a student should possess to get into medical … [Read more...] about Graduate Schools: Getting Into Medical School
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The ‘Real’ Boston Med: Gunning for Harvard Medical School
For Vietnamese students and their parents, entrance into the noble field of medicine marks a pivotal life-changing moment. It marks the entrance into a celebrated career of service and social status. And for the parents, it is the defining moment to gain face - to walk proudly amongst other parents for they have given birth to a ... doctor. But for a few lucky parents whose … [Read more...] about The ‘Real’ Boston Med: Gunning for Harvard Medical School
How to Cheat, Trick, Rob, Mug, and Rip-Off a Tourist in Vietnam
Disclaimer: The situations described in this article are taken from anecdotal experiences and are by no means representative of the average travelers’ experience in Vietnam. While the scams and tricks described here do happen in Vietnam (and the rest of the world), the Vietnamese are by and large a beautiful and gracious people. This article is primarily meant to entertain so … [Read more...] about How to Cheat, Trick, Rob, Mug, and Rip-Off a Tourist in Vietnam
Agent Orange Victims: Perspectives of a Fulbrighter
This article is written by Guest Blogger Valerie Dao, a 2007 graduate of the University of California at Irvine (UCI). Valerie is currently in Vietnam, conducting research for her Fulbright fellowship in education reform. In this article, she writes about her experience with Agent Orange. The Fulbright Program is one of the most prestigious fellowships granted to a … [Read more...] about Agent Orange Victims: Perspectives of a Fulbrighter
Graduate Schools: Where Should You Go?
In my last post, I discussed how to write a Personal Statement. Knowing that many of you are currently facing the choice of which graduate school to attend, I want to focus today's post on how to choose your graduate school. I spent last weekend with bright-eyed admitted students visiting Harvard Law School, each grasping tightly onto their red folders and bursting with … [Read more...] about Graduate Schools: Where Should You Go?