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Group photo of the youth conference's participants Academic success and good performance with curricular coursework are paramount in higher education. However, this does not undermine the weight of the importance of civic engagement and extracurricular activities. Embracing this spirit, Parami University has been providing its students with many extra-curricular opportunities in various forms, including international exchange programs, cultural exchange activities, internship

EvovleMinds Club's highlighted events Mental well-being is as important as physical well-being for university students when facing academic pressure and external stressors. Apart from receiving mental health support from Parami University, students now have a space to access peer-to-peer mental health support through a student-led EvloveMinds Club. According to EvolveMinds Club, a university is a time when young people are navigating many changes and transitions, so having ac

Geometric Echoes photo by Media Club Parami University, characterized by its commitment to liberal arts education, embraces well-rounded education, fosters a culture of intellectual exploration, and encourages students to delve into various academic, intellectual, and creative domains. As a result, the university is currently home to many students whose curiosity spans diverse areas of interest. The recent in-person event in Yangon, organized by the Media Club, one of the ins

Jointly developed with Bard College and Parami Liberal Arts & Sciences Fund, Inc., Parami University has recently launched the Rising Generation Summer Internship Program, which allows Parami University students to undertake internships in the U.S. The internship program will be eight weeks long and aims to cultivate the leadership, global citizenship, and civic engagement capabilities of youth enrolled in the Parami online undergraduate degree program. “This internship progr

A Parami University student from the Taunggyi learning hub attending an online class While striving for academic excellence, Parami students are highly motivated to devote their time to honing their skills and giving back to the community through student-led club activities and online opportunities. Along with students from community schools across Myanmar, five first-year students from Parami University volunteered at the Post-Secondary Education Forum (PSEF). This online fo

Parami and Cherry Myay Academy students discussing the plan forthe environmental awareness project The student-led Environmental Club from Parami University met with the student-led Environmental Club from Cherry Myay Academy, a community-based school in Taunggyi, Shan State. The collaboration meeting is the first step toward nurturing capacity and addressing learning limitations to further youth empowerment across the Taunggyi region and the larger Southeast Shan State.  "W

In the vibrant dynamics of Parami University’s student-led clubs, the Laid-back, Art and Philosophy Club (LAPC) stands out as a unique thread, weaving together intellectual curiosity and creative expression. Going beyond the traditional bounds of academia, LAPC pledges to establish “a lyceum and atelier for intellectual curiosity and creative expression,” embodying a commitment to creating “a sanctuary where individuals can unwind, revel in joy, and embrace their true selves.

Participant sharing feedback for the workshop The Data4Impact team completed its workshop on Introduction to Data Literacy and Scholarship Preparation. Data4Impact is one of the four initiatives selected for the Community Solution Awards from Parami University. The project is run by four sophomore students who are also members of the student-led ‘Datalliance’ club at Parami University. The project focuses on introductory topics such as data science, data literacy, and schola

Multicultural Awareness workshop at Integrated Development Institute (IDI) in Taunggyi Despite the university’s online nature, Parami students, individually and collectively through project teams and student-led clubs, have been conducting both online and in-person initiatives in which they apply lessons and theories from class to real-life situations. Among many dynamic student-led clubs is the Social Issues Club (SIC) led by a Parami student, The The Zuu Zin (Nick), a parti

Parami undergraduate student studying together Parami first-year students have finished the three-week-long Citizen Science (Cit. Sci) Program. At the end of the three-week program, Parami students applied the scientific concepts and evaluations learned and developed practical solutions to the climate change and environmental issues facing their community. Incorporating the curriculum of Bard College, all incoming freshman students are required to take mandatory workshops, su

Parami has recently launched a Continuing Education Talk Series, and the first episode will begin on February 16, 2024, with the topic “Self-Directed Learning Means A Lot To Us.” In this inaugural episode of the talk series, our alumni will share their personal experiences on how self-directed learning helped them find their passion and opened up opportunities.   Continuing Education Webinar is a bi-weekly series of events where we invite our alumni from the Parami Leadership

A participant engaging in a voice categorization exercise Parami University students have started their new year with something impactful for their community. This January, the Parami Voice Acting Club (VAC) held its first voice acting workshop with over 30 high school students aged 13-15 from Phaung Daw Oo monastic school in Mandalay.  The objectives of the voice acting workshop, as explained by the club, are to help high school students learn about the importance of voice a

Parami undergraduate students discussing a group assignment Committed to supporting grassroots communities, Parami University’s Community Strengthening Initiative focuses on addressing issues left unaddressed by the inadequacies of public systems. The Initiative is designed to empower students and faculty to implement programs that directly benefit communities, aligning with the University’s aim to foster youth leadership to enhance and promote the well-being of underserved c

Group photo of undergraduate students from Parami University and students from the Green Development Program in Hopong, Shan State Although learning in asynchronous online programs can be passive, Parami programs offer a different education. Students at Parami regularly participate in in-person activities in different cities, as well as in global exchange programs and global classrooms with international students from various universities in Parami University’s network. Secon

In the fall semester of 2023, Parami University launched an English for Further Studies program for students in marginalized areas who have to leave their university or are looking for alternative routes, and who often face gaps in how to compete for university applications and scholarships. EFS is an online, synchronous course designed to build academic writing and university application skills. The goal is twofold: strengthen applications and academic writing, all while usi

A sophomore student, Ben Ben, and a freshman student, Mozart Brang, got selected for the Yale Council on Southeast Asia Studies...

Parami University team has recently launched a free English conversation club, “Parami Lingo Tea Circle,” an initiative designed for...

With the support of the Chinbridge Institute, two Chingbridge-selected representatives from Parami University, Ei Mon and Laixen,...

Essays written by undergraduate students from Parami University under the themes of Arts and Society, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Global...

A sophomore student, laixen, and a freshman student, Shwin Lei, were selected to participate in The ASEAN Foundation Model ASEAN Meeting...