Upcoming Events at The American Center in Saigon (March 17 – March 20)

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Các bạn ghi lại lịch chương trình tuần sau tại AC nhé. Nổi bật là các chương trình kỉ niệm Tháng Lịch sử Phụ nữ (các bạn nam vẫn tham gia được, trừ những chương trình có ghi chú dành riêng cho nữ), MOOC có khoá học mới về Phương pháp học thế nào cho hiệu quả, chương trình kĩ năng mềm buổi thứ ba về kĩ năng trả lời phỏng vấn.
[Women’s History Month] Healthy Eating and Life Balance for Women (women only)
Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2:00 p.m.
Speaker: Tran Lan Huong, Health Coach
If you care about your health, mind, and body, join coach Tran Lan Huong for an open discussion about strategies to help women stay healthy and active. After the talk, coach Huong will introduce you to some quick yoga exercises which you can practice before and after work. Participate for a more healthy life!
MOOC Camp – How to Learn: Powerful Mental Tools to Help You Master Tough Subjects
Time: Tuesday, March 17, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Speaker: Tuan Anh, facilitator
This course gives you easy access to invaluable learning techniques used by experts in art, music, math, science, sports, and other disciplines. We’ll learn about the how the brain uses two very different learning modes and how it encapsulates (“chunks”) information. We’ll also cover illusions of learning, memory techniques, dealing with procrastination, and best practices shown by research to be the most effective in helping you master tough subjects.
This MOOC Camp includes five sessions on Tuesdays, from March 17 to April 14. Participants are required to register for the MOOC course on Coursera https://www.coursera.org/learn/learning-how-to-learn, review materials and lessons before each MOOC Discussion meeting, complete all quizzes and final test, and attend at least four discussion meetings, in order to receive a certificate of completion.
[Soft Skills Training Series] Session 3: Interviewing Skills
Time: Wednesday, March 18, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Speaker: Bennett Lowenthal, Consulate Officer
Dealing with questions at a job interview can be nerve-wracking. This session will discuss what you need to prepare, and how to successfully tackle employers’ questions, as well as how to raise smart questions. This series consists of 4 sessions and one team project. Participants who attend all sessions and join the team project will receive a certificate of completion.
Completing an Internship in the U.S.: Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Date: Thursday, March 19, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Speaker: Vickie Kuester, University of Wisconsin-Stout
This presentation will introduce young people to the American polytechnic model of education. A polytechnic education in the States is an engaging, active, applied learning experience that incorporates both theory and research. American polytechnic universities focus on professional, career-oriented programs in a wide range of disciplines from the fine arts to engineering. Graduates of polytechnics enjoy an extremely high employment rate, so this presentation will conclude with an exploration of some of the unique majors that polytechnic institutions offer.
[Women’s History Month] A Male Perspective
Date: Thursday, March 19, 5:30pm
Speaker: Abraham Lee, Consulate Officer
Hear an Asian-American view on the different roles of men and women in both domestic and professional settings. This informal and interactive discussion with Consulate Officer Abraham Lee will cover women, roles, dating, family and more. Bring questions if you have any!
[Women’s History Month] Empowering female students in schools
Date: Friday, March 20, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Speakers: Students from Indiana University

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