This was my 3rd
time in Myanmar. I was representing Vision College to attend the
Malaysia Education Fair organized by Jenko-Rexpo. After the
airport formalities, I quickly took a cab to Central
Hotel. After checking in, I rushed to Park Royal Hotel for the Education Fair.
Along the journey, I have noticed that there are some changes in Yangon. More luxury cars, skyscrapers and major constructions. I believe this could be the sign of Myanmar catching up with the other cities in Southeast Asia.
When I stepped into the exhibition hall, I was greeted by a cheerful and friendly woman, Aunty Jenny . She quickly led me to my respective place and guided me to set up the booth as the first batch of visitors were coming in shortly. There were more than 40 institutions of government universities, private institutions, vocational skill training centre as well as language training centres from Malaysia who took part in the event.
As an overall, we have received a lot of positive responses from the crowd compared to two years ago when we came for the same purpose. Through this education fair, Vision College is no longer an 'alien' to the locals in Yangon.
I am grateful that I have met Dr. Myaw Kyaw during the education fair. Initially, he and his father were visiting to every single booth in the hall to seek for academic information and they were finally led to Vision College’s booth by Aunty Jenny. I got the opportunity to talk to him and learn that he was actually looking for a programme that he could join for self-development and also to start his career internationally. After a long conversation, Dr. Myaw Kyaw finally decided to join us for the Postgraduate Diploma of Medical Ultrasonography (Asia) in July 2013.
I was lucky that I got to know the representative of KBU international college, Mr Aung. He is a Burmese and currently working in KBU as the head of business programme. He brought me to a local famous spot for dinner together with his friendly parents. I had the chance to taste some of their local food and I really appreciate the warm hospitality from all of them.
Mouth-watering dessert was
served after the dinner
My breakfast in
Yangon before heading back to Malaysia.
Simply awesome!
Along the journey, I have noticed that there are some changes in Yangon. More luxury cars, skyscrapers and major constructions. I believe this could be the sign of Myanmar catching up with the other cities in Southeast Asia.
When I stepped into the exhibition hall, I was greeted by a cheerful and friendly woman, Aunty Jenny . She quickly led me to my respective place and guided me to set up the booth as the first batch of visitors were coming in shortly. There were more than 40 institutions of government universities, private institutions, vocational skill training centre as well as language training centres from Malaysia who took part in the event.
As an overall, we have received a lot of positive responses from the crowd compared to two years ago when we came for the same purpose. Through this education fair, Vision College is no longer an 'alien' to the locals in Yangon.
The Myanmar High School students and I at the Education Fair
I am grateful that I have met Dr. Myaw Kyaw during the education fair. Initially, he and his father were visiting to every single booth in the hall to seek for academic information and they were finally led to Vision College’s booth by Aunty Jenny. I got the opportunity to talk to him and learn that he was actually looking for a programme that he could join for self-development and also to start his career internationally. After a long conversation, Dr. Myaw Kyaw finally decided to join us for the Postgraduate Diploma of Medical Ultrasonography (Asia) in July 2013.
I was lucky that I got to know the representative of KBU international college, Mr Aung. He is a Burmese and currently working in KBU as the head of business programme. He brought me to a local famous spot for dinner together with his friendly parents. I had the chance to taste some of their local food and I really appreciate the warm hospitality from all of them.
Having dinner with
Aung and his family members.
Cheers! Its’ beer
time. Before we called it a day, Aung brought me to
try the locally brewed beers.
Simply awesome!
By Brandon
Senior Corporate Executive
