College Fairs in Vietnam

Calling all students in Vietnam! US colleges and universities are making their spring tour across Asia to meet students like you who want to study in the US. This March schools like Northwest Missouri State University are coming to multiple cities in Vietnam. Look at the fair dates below to find one closest to you!

HCMC Fair:
Date: Saturday, March 11th
Time: 3 pm – 7 pm
Location: Rex Hotel Saigon

Nha Trang Fair:
Date: Tuesday, March 13th
Time: 3 pm – 7 pm
Location: Sheraton Hotel

Danang Fair:
Date: Thursday, March 15th
Time: 3 pm – 7 pm
Location: Novotel Hotel

Spring Tour

These are some of the largest school fairs that will be coming to Vietnam in 2018, so don’t miss out on your chance to check out some amazing schools. At the fair you’ll meet representative from the school who will have input in your admissions decision. Make sure to come prepared and ask questions on how to make your college application stand out.

If you’re worried about obtaining a visa to study in the US, don’t worry, counseling will be provided at the fair. The US Embassy is attending the fair to make sure that you’re prepared to apply for your US visa. This is a great opportunity to ask them what you should bring to your interview as well as questions they are most likely to ask you during the interview.

Like most students, financial aid is a big concern, especially when studying abroad. These fairs will provided a lot of information on how you can earn scholarships. They will also be giving prizes to students that attend the fair. Students that attend can win scholarships up to 100% of their tuition and receive a gift voucher to help with travel expenses to the US worth 28,000,000 VND.

Why Vietnamese Student are Choosing the US

Did you know, the US is the world’s second-leading host country of Vietnamese students – after Japan. There are few reasons why the US is a popular destination for Vietnamese students. One is family ties. So many Vietnamese, especially in the central and southern Vietnam, have family members living in the US. Having family in the same country is helpful for many students that travel abroad because it provides extra support and allows them to visit while there!!

Another reason the US is a popular choice for Vietnamese students is the level of education. A degree from a US college or university can allow you to climb the career ladder and opens many doors for you. At the school fair you can talk to US schools and learn more about what makes their school the best choice for you.

The United States is a land full of entertainment which makes it a popular choice for many young students from Vietnam. Music, movies and television are incorporated into the daily lives of US students. Students enjoy going to music festivals with friends or catching up on their favorite Netflix shows. There is always something for everyone!

Sign up through Facebook to attend one of these fairs. If you can’t make it to the fair you can still find schools in the US and talk to them through our USA School Search. One school in particular who will be attending all the fairs in Vietnam is Northwest Missouri State University, you can find more information about them on their profile.

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How to Study in the USA on a Limited Budget

Leaving your home country to study in the United States is a massive adventure! However, this adventure also comes with a massive price tag. Tuition, housing, textbooks… it all adds up really fast!  Fortunately, there are ways to avoid breaking the bank when studying in the US. You can still study in the US and have a wonderful college experience while on a budget. Here are a few ideas on how to study in the USA on a limited budget:

1.) Create a Monthly Budget  – Breaking down your spending and saving habits by creating a budget is the foundation for saving money. Start by identifying how much money you have per month to work with. Determine what your monthly expenses are: rent, food, entertainment, travel, etc. Decide what is a want and a need to see if you can cut out any unnecessary expenses.

A common program used in college is Microsoft Excel, you will probably use it in a few of your classes. A great way to get familiar with this program is to use it to create your budget.

2.) Get Creative With Transportation – Depending on where you’re studying, navigating your new home can be quite difficult and expensive. The US is not known for having reliable public transportation unless you’re in a big city like New York or Chicago. So how can you get around when you need to do things like grocery shop or run errands?

First, you can research to see what are your options are for public transportation. Lacking public transit options and need a ride somewhere? Uber or Lyft, which are similar in principle to a taxi but cheaper, are convenient options. You can call one at any time as long as you have a US credit card and their app set up on your smartphone.

Depending on the layout of your city or town, biking can also be a great option! Bikes can be purchased for usually under $200 and are a solid investment for you to get from point A to Point B. Your campus may also have on campus transportation such as buses or shuttles to other parts of town.

When you’re studying in the US you will make all kinds of new friends and some of these friends may even have their own cars. Your new friends will probably be happy to help you out with going grocery shopping or any errands you may need to run occasionally.

3.) Apply for Scholarships – Scholarships are out there but the hardest part is finding them. Our Scholarship Search Engine is a free resource for you to browse through over a thousand scholarship options. These scholarships are listed by country, field of study or university name.

Unsure if you qualify for scholarships? There are all kinds of scholarship options and one is bound to be the right fit for you! Academic, merit based, creative, major specific are all types of scholarships you can apply for. What do you have to lose by applying for some scholarships?

4.) ATM Fee Tricks – Chances are if you’re studying in the U.S. then you are using a foreign bank account. Each time you withdraw money from an ATM you’re also losing money! ATMs owned by other banks have transaction fees usually ranging from $2.00 upwards of $5.00.

Luckily for you there is a trick to avoiding these extra fees. Whenever you withdraw cash take out a higher quantity. If the fee is always $3.00 per transaction then take out $200.00 instead of $20.00. This way you aren’t constantly racking up these small fees and slowly losing your hard earned money!

Another option to avoid ATM fees is by getting cash back when completing a transaction at a supermarket. Many supermarkets will offer cash back, this is similar to an ATM withdrawal but with a cashier instead.

5.) Meal Options – One of the largest expenses you can accumulate is eating out. Eating out for every meal isn’t good for your body or your wallet! Making your own meals is a fun and effective way to save money. Ask your friends if they’d like to make dinner together so you can enjoy a delicious meal while hanging out with your pals. Cooking isn’t just affordable, it also brings people closer together by sharing an experience.

To take a break from cooking or eating out try hitting up campus events with free food! More than likely your campus will have monthly events with free food. This is a good opportunity to socialize with your peers and enjoy some free food while you’re at it!

6.) Cheap Flights – Coming to the US, visiting home and traveling for vacations all come with a hefty price tag. We’ve partnered with StudentUniverse to help out international students like you find the best deals on airfare!

Every week airlines constantly change their prices. If you keep on the lookout, you may end up finding a great deal on your next trip. Typically you can get the best deal on airline tickets by booking 2 months to two weeks before your trip. If you wait too long you run the risk of not getting any flights to your destination!

7.) Textbook Exchange – One of the most expensive items in college is purchasing books every semester. Most professors will use the same book for at least a couple of years before updating it to the latest edition. If this is the case you can purchase that book online used. Many used books are often in great shape and can be purchased for a fraction of the cost if you bought them new!

Another option is renting your textbook for the semester. If you don’t think you’ll need your book after the semester is over then you can rent it and promptly return it at the end of your semester. Amazon.com is also an easy place to search for and purchase or rent textbooks from. When comparing Amazon’s price to your student bookstore price you may find the price difference to be astronomically cheaper!

Studying in the USA on a limited budget can be tricky. These suggestions can be powerful tools to make your money go a little further each month while you’re in school. Budgeting is not just a skill you can use in college, it’s a skill that will always be helpful throughout your whole life!

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