My name is Theint, and my passion for electrical engineering is rooted in my childhood. Many areas of Myanmar still lack reliable electricity and lag behind other developing nations economically. During my childhood, power was unreliable not only in rural areas but also in large cities. We often relied on private generators that distributed electricity for limited periods. While this provided some light, it was enough for some light, it was insufficient for cooking or watching television.
As a child, I dreamed of becoming someone who could supply sufficient electrical power to my neighbors and my town. Over the years, that dream took shape, and I became determined to pursue a career as an electrical engineer. I dedicated much of my time to my interests.
During the pandemic, I volunteered as a teacher for the Run Free organization, which provides free education to children. This strengthened my communication skills and gave me practice interacting with diverse groups. I also served as a group leader on various projects and presentations, developing the leadership and problem-solving abilities essential for an engineer.
When I researched technological universities in Thailand, I discovered that KMUTNB offers tuition waiver scholarships for outstanding students. I applied and was fortunate to be selected. After graduating, I plan to return to Myanmar and pursue my goal of becoming an electrical engineer.
During my time as an undergraduate in Thailand, I have witnessed significant advancements in the country’s economy, transportation, and education sectors. The BTS Skytrain, Thailand’s first electric mass transit railway system, impressed me. Experiencing it firsthand inspired me to work toward developing electric transportation systems in Myanmar.
About Theint
- Age: 24
- Ethnicity: Burmese
- Country: Myanmar
School & Program
- King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok
- Bachelor’s, Electrical Engineering
- 4th Year in Program
Goals & Dreams
- Become an electrical engineer
- Bring electric transportation systems to Myanmar
Loan Details
- Loan Amount: $5,300
- Amount Left To Fund: $5,100
- Contract Duration: 12 years
- Status: In School
I learned that a rapid transit system for Yangon, Myanmar’s largest city, was proposed before the COVID-19 pandemic but was never realized due to the pandemic and other challenges. In the future, I hope to contribute to similar projects in collaboration with other engineers.
I am genuinely committed to completing my degree and becoming a qualified electrical engineer. I believe it is my responsibility to use what I learn abroad to benefit my country, and I am determined to do so.
Written by Theint with editing assistance from Zomia’s volunteer editors.
Theint
“Experiencing the BTS Skytrain firsthand in Thailand inspired me to work toward developing electric transportation systems in Myanmar.”