Myat Moe Kywe turns her Wedu internship into a full-time role
For Myat Moe Kywe, a member of Parami University’s first graduating cohort, the Class of 2026, an internship during her final semester became a pathway to her first full-time job.
After completing her internship at Wedu earlier this year, Myat joined the organization as a Programme and Research Associate, where she works on mentorship programs for women from diverse backgrounds and supports research that informs Wedu’s new programs.
The opportunity came through a partnership between Parami University and Wedu, which provides Parami undergraduate students with hands-on experience in the development sector.
For Myat, Wedu was a natural fit. She had long admired the organization’s work with women across South and Southeast Asia, and its work closely aligned with the issues she cared about.
“I have always wanted to be part of the team because I have admired the work Wedu does for women across South and Southeast Asia, and its work closely aligns with my interests and the issues I care about.”
The internship gave her a chance to gain professional experience while learning about Wedu’s work, people, and culture before deciding to join the organization full-time.
“I believe it is a win-win opportunity: the organization gets to learn about me, and I get to learn about the organization. When values align, then we click.”
During the internship, Myat learned about different working styles and the importance of approaching work with purpose. She particularly valued having a supportive manager who encouraged her to reflect on the work behind her daily tasks.
“When I got caught up with tasks and deliverables, my manager, other interns, and I would come back to a reflective space to think about why we do what we do and share our learning points. That is something I appreciated the most.”
In her new role, Myat brings together two areas she enjoys: practical program work and research. She supports mentorship programs while contributing to research that helps shape Wedu’s programs.
“I love this combination of practical work, where I get to interact with the community, and theoretical and conceptual work, where I can connect the dots, think deeply, and analyze.”
She credits both the internship and her time at Parami for helping her take this next step.
“Parami has definitely been a major contributor to me landing this job. By introducing this internship opportunity through its partnership with Wedu, I got the chance to work as an intern before transitioning into my full-time.”
She also found that the academic, research, and extracurricular experiences she gained at Parami became valuable when applying for jobs.
Looking back, Myat encourages current and incoming students to make the most of opportunities beyond their coursework.
“I did not let myself get too caught up in schoolwork. I participated in other extracurricular work and engaged in the issues I care about. I think university life should not just be lectures and assignments.”
She also highlights the support she received from her professors and academic advisor throughout her university journey.
“They have always been there to support me and back me up, and I am forever grateful for that.”
For Myat Moe Kywe, what began as an internship has become the start of her professional journey at an organization whose work she has long admired.
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