Week of Feb 14 2022

Events Upcoming

Canada Presentation

A-G will offer a presentation on Wednesday, Feb 23rd at 5:30 pm Myanmar time that will cover the details of applying to universities in Canada. From how to search for universities, what is needed to apply, how to determine your chances of getting accepted and pointers to keep in mind, you will have a good grasp of what you need to do to successfully apply.

Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/94093784357

• Week of Virtual School Visits & Public Fair (East & SE Asia) – Monday, March 13th – Saturday, March 19th, 2022 (Schedule a college fair exclusively for your school!)

• Student Virtual Fair (East & SE Asia) – Saturday, March 19th, 2022, 10pm-12am EDT/7pm-9pm PDT, (Sunday, March 20th, 2022, 8:30am-10:30am (Myanmar))

• Student Virtual Fair (East & SE Asia) – Thursday, April 21, 2022, 7am-9am EDT/4am-6am PDT, (Thursday, April 21, 2022, 5:30pm-7:30pm (Myanmar))

For more information:

Students and parents can learn more & register here: https://aeotour.com/students/

­

­Counseling Corner

There is a counseling center in Myanmar called Counseling Corner and they are offering their services in unique ways. See below.

­

Every Tuesday at 7 pm, Counselling Corner is broadcasting a Live session presented by one of our counsellors in Myanmar language. Topics are changing every week and there is time to ask your own question directly to the counsellor. Last week we spoke about Toxic shame (have a look here: Facebook). Topics for February are:

Tuesday 1 February: Understanding PTSD & CPTSD for self and loved ones by counsellor Marlo – have a look here if you missed it

Tuesday 15 February: Trauma Memories and Flashbacks by counsellor Yu Mar Thinn

Tuesday 22 February: Emotional Trauma by counsellor Nora

Tuesday 1 March: The shadow of childhood Trauma by counsellor Julia Moenge San

Every Wednesday (6 pm) and Saturday (6 pm), Counselling Corner organises FREE emotional workshops talking about the same topic. Attention; you will need to sign up for the free workshop so make sure to follow our Facebook page.

­

­

Scholarship Opportunity

Do you want to change the world? There is a $500,000 scholarship for you. Eric Schmidt, the former CEO of Google, has committed $1 billion to equip brilliant youth with the resources and support needed to address humanity's most pressing problems. The Rise scholarship program is the result. Each year, Rise selects 100 winners to receive a lifelong scholarship that includes up to $500,000 in scholarships (for university and beyond) as well as mentorship and access to career development opportunities.

Want to apply? You are eligible if you are born between July 2, 2004 and July 1, 2007. Here is the process:

• Step 1: Rise uses a smartphone application to select students for this scholarship program. Click this link (https://gethelloorg.page.link/wDwx) on a mobile device and download the HelloWorld application. Create a profile by 22 December. Everyone who creates a profile gains access to workshops and trainings that will help you become a future leader.

• Step 2: Create and submit a project by 16 February, 2022. Want ideas? Rise's website says: "You could develop a new product, software service, or business; build a social or political movement; write a body of research; create a piece of music, art, performance, or film; or anything else." Submit your project and do a few final tasks.

• Step 3: Rise selects finalists and winners.

Click here to download the app and begin the process: https://gethelloorg.page.link/wDwx. If you do not have access to a smartphone to apply via the app, you can apply here (and please mention Mēto as the way you learned about the opportunity).

We are very excited to announce that on December 18^th, our office will organize a webinar about RU’s MEXT fully funded scholarship with a MEXT scholar guest speaker Ms. Tran Vi Khanh. Since MEXT scholarship has always been a hot topic for Myanmar students, it would be terrific if you can spread the words to your students about this webinar.

I have attached more information and the event’s registration link down below.

Please kindly check it out and if you have any inquiry or comments please let us know