I was born and raised in a typical Burmese family as the only daughter. From a young age, I was expected to become a doctor. My parents encouraged me to focus solely on academics and never considered other paths.
However, I never had a passion for medicine, so I decided to follow my interests and enrolled in a Hospitality program after finishing high school. I have always loved traveling, meeting new people, and learning about different cultures. I also enrolled in Law at a public university, believing it would help me conduct business with integrity in the future.
I felt like I was finally on the right path, and it took a great deal to convince my parents to support my decision. That hope was short-lived. Financial difficulties forced me to attend two universities at the same time, and eventually I had to give up studying Hospitality and chose to continue with my Law degree while working full-time.
Life is full of surprises, and I ended up working in education — something I had never imagined for myself. One opportunity led to another, and I began working as a customer service specialist. Over the past six years, I have found that I genuinely enjoy helping people, understanding their needs, and finding ways to support them.
To expand my skills, I volunteered with both international and local youth organizations, learning how to work in teams, manage people, develop ideas, and handle finances. More importantly, I met people with similar values and the same drive to make a difference.
When the political crisis in Myanmar made it impossible to continue at the public university in 2021, I remained determined to finish my education. That is when I discovered Parami University. The curriculum aligned with my experience and interests, and I felt it would give me the practical and academic skills I needed to grow.
It was at Parami that I discovered my true passion: communication. I realized how much I enjoyed sharing ideas, storytelling, and engaging with people through different forms of media.
About Shun
- Age: 27
- Ethnicity: Burmese, Chinese, Karen, Mon
- Country: Myanmar
School & Program
- Parami University
- Bachelor’s, Philosophy, Politics & Economics
- Graduated
Goals & Dreams
- Become a filmmaker
- Visit Korea
Loan Details
- Loan Amount: $3,575
- Amount Left To Fund: $2,725
- Contract Duration: 11 years
- Status: In Grace Period
I eventually transitioned into the media industry, where I currently work. At the university, I also founded the Creative Club, a space for students to express themselves through writing, visuals, and performance. Through this initiative, I saw firsthand how communication can inspire and connect people.
These experiences confirmed that this is the field where I want to grow and make an impact. After graduation, I hope to use my voice and creativity to raise awareness about social issues, especially youth empowerment and education.
Throughout my life, I have faced many challenges, but I have never let them stop me. I have learned to adapt and keep going, even when the path is uncertain. This journey has taught me resilience, flexibility, and the true value of education. I am finishing one chapter of my story and getting ready to start the next.
Written by Shun with editing assistance from Zomia’s volunteer editors.
Shun
“Throughout my life, I have faced many challenges, but I have never let them stop me. I have learned to adapt and keep going, even when the path is uncertain.”
