Study Trips for Engagement and EnRichment (STEER) – STEER Myanmar 2017
09 Dec 2017 - 21 Dec 2017
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A group of twenty-two students went on a 13-day STEER trip to Myanmar. During the two weeks, the students visited the bustling city of Mandalay, archeological religious monuments of Bagan and the ecologically rich Lake Inle where they learnt more about the social, economic and environmental issues of Myanmar as well as witnessed the rich cultural tapestry, beautiful pagodas and natural landscape.
In Mandalay, the students had a cross-cultural exchange with students from Mandalay University where themes such as leadership and sustainable development were explored. Together, they also had the privilege to visit the regional parliament and a community clinic in one of the townships in Mandalay.
The students also had the opportunity to travel around Bagan and Lake Inle using a range of transport such as bicycles, canoes and speed boats to visit local schools and hold home visits. These activities not only provided students the chance to experience how locals get around but also interact with locals and hold deeper conversations.
In Lake Inle, students met the inspiring founder of the Inle Heritage Foundation and the Bamboo School, Ms Yin Myo Suu. They spent two-days at the Inle Heritage Foundation to understand how the Foundation contributes to the local community through education and environmental conservation.
The trip was held from 9 to 21 December and led by CAPT faculty Dr Joelle Lai, Dr Tan Lai Yong and Ms Angie Tan.
In Mandalay, the students had a cross-cultural exchange with students from Mandalay University where themes such as leadership and sustainable development were explored. Together, they also had the privilege to visit the regional parliament and a community clinic in one of the townships in Mandalay.
The students also had the opportunity to travel around Bagan and Lake Inle using a range of transport such as bicycles, canoes and speed boats to visit local schools and hold home visits. These activities not only provided students the chance to experience how locals get around but also interact with locals and hold deeper conversations.
In Lake Inle, students met the inspiring founder of the Inle Heritage Foundation and the Bamboo School, Ms Yin Myo Suu. They spent two-days at the Inle Heritage Foundation to understand how the Foundation contributes to the local community through education and environmental conservation.
The trip was held from 9 to 21 December and led by CAPT faculty Dr Joelle Lai, Dr Tan Lai Yong and Ms Angie Tan.
