💼 Healthcare Virtual Career & Grad School Fair 2025 💼

Your future in healthcare begins here!

Are you looking for a new job or thinking about continuing your studies in healthcare? Join the Healthcare Virtual Career and Grad School Fair, a free online event (1) _______ you can meet top healthcare employers and graduate programs without leaving your home. Just connect online and explore opportunities at your own pace, while also learning about career paths that are different from what (2) _______ may follow.

📅 Date: December 16, 2025

⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM ET

📍 Location: Virtual/Online — attend from anywhere!

👩⚕️ Who Should Attend?

✔ Undergraduate and graduate students in healthcare fields

✔ Healthcare professionals (3) _______ career growth

✔ Candidates searching (4) _______ full-time jobs, internships, or co-op positions

🎯 What You Will Gain:

✔ Talk directly with ([5]) _______ and admissions teams

✔ Learn about advanced degrees, leadership roles, and career pathways

✔ Discover mentorship programs, scholarships, and (5) _______

✔ Apply for positions and programs instantly online

💰 FREE for all jobseekers and students!

Take a step toward a stronger healthcare career. Register now and open the door to new possibilities!

🌆 Urban Sprawl: A Growing Problem 🌆

How cities expand and why we need to act

Urban sprawl is when towns or cities (1) _______ into rural areas to accommodate growing populations. It happens when more people move from crowded city centres to quieter suburban areas. Urban sprawl (2) _______ by low-density housing far away from city centres. These areas often lack walkable spaces, public transport, and amenities, causing people to rely on cars to get around.

🌍 The Negative Impacts

Urban sprawl causes many problems:

• Environmental damage: More cars increase air pollution, and more land is taken for development, hurting wildlife.

• Flooding: (3) _______ the land becomes covered in concrete, water cannot soak in, leading to more floods.

• Social issues: Areas can become less (4) _______ since people from similar backgrounds tend to move into the same suburbs.

💰 Increased costs

Building new roads, schools, and services in these areas costs a lot of money, (5) _______ public spending.

🌱 What can we do?

With better planning, we can build smarter, more sustainable cities. The more we plan ahead, (6) _______ we'll have to deal with the negative effects of sprawl. Let's grow wisely!

In the first eight months of 2025, (1) _______, with nearly 90,000 units sold. It ranked just behind Thailand, which sold more electric vehicles (EVs) during the same period. These figures are based solely on sales from VinFast, (2) _______.

VinFast has already exceeded its 2024 total of 87,000 vehicles, and experts predict that Vietnam could soon surpass Thailand and become the region's top EV market by the end of 2025. From January to August, (3) _______, and three VinFast models ranked among the country's 10 best-selling cars.

The sharp increase in EV sales comes from several reasons, including government incentives such as registration fee exemptions, VinFast's free charging program, and (4) _______. Meanwhile, Thailand sold 92,665 BEVs in the same period, a 35.4% rise from last year, largely supported by Chinese manufacturers. However, the country's overall car market has shown little growth, and EVs now make up 23% of total sales.

(5) _______, behind Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. However, the country's rapid shift to electric vehicles could help it rise further in the rankings.

1. Many students are concerned that AI may threaten their future employment opportunities. However, these concerns are often misplaced and may hinder personal development. The primary aim of AI is not to replace humans, but to enhance our capabilities. A historical example of such fears is the Luddite movement in 19th-century England. When mechanical looms were introduced, handloom weavers protested, fearing job loss. Rather than eliminating jobs, the industry evolved, with mass production increasing productivity, creating new roles, and stimulating economic growth.

2. Today, AI is once again changing the job market. In healthcare, AI systems like IBM Watson Health are helping doctors make more accurate diagnoses. In education, AI is providing personalized learning experiences for students. In business, companies like Amazon are using AI to improve supply chains and forecast customer needs.

3. To effectively benefit from AI, it is crucial to develop the skills required to thrive in this changing landscape. Education plays a key role in mastering technology and keeping pace with developments. Leading countries like the U.S., China, the U.K., and South Korea emphasize STEM education. According to experts from McKinsey and the World Economic Forum, skills such as programming, data analysis, and AI operations, along with creativity, will be essential for the future workforce.

4. AI is not about humans competing with machines; it is about changing the way we think and work. By automating repetitive tasks, AI allows people to focus on qualities unique to humans, such as creativity and emotional intelligence. AI is intended to boost human potential, not take over it, as emphasized by authorities like Kai-Fu Lee and Andrew Ng. Instead of fearing AI, we should view it as an opportunity for growth, innovation, and success, while staying open to learning and contributing to society.

1. Flooding has become a persistent and serious issue in many major cities in Vietnam. One of the primary causes is that existing drainage systems and wastewater treatment facilities are overburdened and unable to keep pace with rapid urbanisation. At present, the country has 82 wastewater treatment plants across more than 50 urban areas, with a total design capacity of approximately 1.79 million cubic metres per day and night, yet they operate at only about 700,000 cubic metres. [I] Việt Nam's pipeline length per capita remains low at around 0.5 metres, far below the global average of two metres.

2. As explained by Lê Thu Thủy, most drainage installations in cities, having been constructed long ago, are now deteriorating due to prolonged use. Many sections have not been upgraded. Since the 2000s, urban flooding during heavy rain has happened more often, especially in big cities. [II] The problem has become more severe and unpredictable since 2010, with longer flooding periods.

3. Dr Nguyễn Việt Anh from Hà Nội University of Civil Engineering said that Vietnam faces many challenges in drainage and urban flood prevention. Public awareness of wastewater treatment is still limited, and people are not fully prepared to respond to climate change. In many cities, the connection rate to the drainage system remains low, and service prices are not high enough to cover operation and maintenance. Pollution of soil, groundwater, and surface water is also increasing due to untreated wastewater. Financial resources for upgrading systems are still lacking. [III]

4. Experts argue that Vietnam must adopt more robust drainage laws and policies to safeguard clean water and mitigate flooding. [IV] The government should create a clear legal framework, technical standards, and national strategies for green and sustainable drainage systems. Environmental standards must be unified and applied to all responsible parties. Policies should also support green and smart infrastructure and improve urban planning standards to better adapt to climate challenges.