Myanmar students seek hope abroad

 
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: July 5, 2009

YANGON , Myanmar — Armed with a law degree from the University of East Yangon , 22-year-old Win is clear-eyed about his job prospects: Practically speaking, there are none. For him, the future lies overseas.

Abroad there is "some hope, some opportunity. But in our country, there’s no hope left,” said Win, who is applying to go to Australia for further studies.

Unlike the students who ...


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