Tun Myint
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Tun Myint was born in Andaw Village, Yinmarbin Township, Sagaing Division
of the Upper Burma. His parents, U Khin Maung and Daw Phwa Gyi, were farmers. He has five brothers all of whom reside in Myanmar
. He was schooled at the village monastery
in Andaw Village until 2nd standard. His parents then transferred him to the village elementary school where he completed his 3rd and 4th standard education. After he finished his elementary education, he was sent to Rangoon
to continue his education. While living with his eldest brother's family in Rangoon, he studied middle and high school education at the State High School No. 2, Ahlone Township, Rangoon, until 1988.
He left Burma after the military coup on September 18, 1988, that cracked down on the people's movement for democracy in which he was involved as a student activist. He spent time as a student-soldier on the Burmese-Thai border from November, 1988 to July, 1990 before becoming a refugee in Thailand
. While in Bangkok
living as a refugee
, he was selected by the United States Information Agency Burmese Refugee Scholarship program to continue his education in the United States of America. He arrived at Indiana University
-Bloomington in June 1993. He has earned three degrees from Indiana University: a BA in political science
(with honors) and East Asian Studies in 1997, an MPA in public affairs from the School of Public and Environmental Affairs in 1999, and a PhD in law
and social science jointly at the School of Public and Environmental Affairs and School of Law in April, 2005.
" He uses his personal experience to teach his students about the conflict in Burma.
He was a Research Associate at the Workshop in Political Theory and Policy Analysis at Indiana University. He also served as a member of the Technical Advisory Team of the Federal Constitution Drafting Coordinating Committee of Burma, which is composed of Burmese democratic organizations active in exile.
He is now a professor at Carleton College
in Northfield, Minnesota and is married to Carol Myint. They have two children; Ananda and Aya.
Sagaing Division
Sagaing Region is an administrative region of Burma , located in the north-western part of the country between latitude 21° 30' north and longitude 94° 97' east...
of the Upper Burma. His parents, U Khin Maung and Daw Phwa Gyi, were farmers. He has five brothers all of whom reside in Myanmar
Myanmar
Burma , officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar , is a country in Southeast Asia. Burma is bordered by China on the northeast, Laos on the east, Thailand on the southeast, Bangladesh on the west, India on the northwest, the Bay of Bengal to the southwest, and the Andaman Sea on the south....
. He was schooled at the village monastery
Monastery
Monastery denotes the building, or complex of buildings, that houses a room reserved for prayer as well as the domestic quarters and workplace of monastics, whether monks or nuns, and whether living in community or alone .Monasteries may vary greatly in size – a small dwelling accommodating only...
in Andaw Village until 2nd standard. His parents then transferred him to the village elementary school where he completed his 3rd and 4th standard education. After he finished his elementary education, he was sent to Rangoon
Yangon
Yangon is a former capital of Burma and the capital of Yangon Region . Although the military government has officially relocated the capital to Naypyidaw since March 2006, Yangon, with a population of over four million, continues to be the country's largest city and the most important commercial...
to continue his education. While living with his eldest brother's family in Rangoon, he studied middle and high school education at the State High School No. 2, Ahlone Township, Rangoon, until 1988.
He left Burma after the military coup on September 18, 1988, that cracked down on the people's movement for democracy in which he was involved as a student activist. He spent time as a student-soldier on the Burmese-Thai border from November, 1988 to July, 1990 before becoming a refugee in Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
. While in Bangkok
Bangkok
Bangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...
living as a refugee
Refugee
A refugee is a person who outside her country of origin or habitual residence because she has suffered persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or because she is a member of a persecuted 'social group'. Such a person may be referred to as an 'asylum seeker' until...
, he was selected by the United States Information Agency Burmese Refugee Scholarship program to continue his education in the United States of America. He arrived at Indiana University
Indiana University
Indiana University is a multi-campus public university system in the state of Indiana, United States. Indiana University has a combined student body of more than 100,000 students, including approximately 42,000 students enrolled at the Indiana University Bloomington campus and approximately 37,000...
-Bloomington in June 1993. He has earned three degrees from Indiana University: a BA in political science
Political science
Political Science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics. Aristotle defined it as the study of the state. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics, and the analysis of political systems and political behavior...
(with honors) and East Asian Studies in 1997, an MPA in public affairs from the School of Public and Environmental Affairs in 1999, and a PhD in law
Law
Law is a system of rules and guidelines which are enforced through social institutions to govern behavior, wherever possible. It shapes politics, economics and society in numerous ways and serves as a social mediator of relations between people. Contract law regulates everything from buying a bus...
and social science jointly at the School of Public and Environmental Affairs and School of Law in April, 2005.
Work
In 2007, Dr. Myint, along with a class he teaches, was featured on as featured on Minnesota Public Radio's "All Things ConsideredAll Things Considered
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" He uses his personal experience to teach his students about the conflict in Burma.
He was a Research Associate at the Workshop in Political Theory and Policy Analysis at Indiana University. He also served as a member of the Technical Advisory Team of the Federal Constitution Drafting Coordinating Committee of Burma, which is composed of Burmese democratic organizations active in exile.
He is now a professor at Carleton College
Carleton College
Carleton College is an independent non-sectarian, coeducational, liberal arts college in Northfield, Minnesota, USA. The college enrolls 1,958 undergraduate students, and employs 198 full-time faculty members. In 2012 U.S...
in Northfield, Minnesota and is married to Carol Myint. They have two children; Ananda and Aya.