Political Transitions and Educational Instability: A Study of Military Coup and Its Impact on Educational Migration of Education Degree College Students from Chin State
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Myanmar has been in a civil war for four years, with no signs of resolution. The ongoing unrest has forced students from affected regions relocate to safer areas within the country to continue their education. This research investigates the educational challenges encountered by college students who migrate internally from Chin State to other areas due to political transitions. The study utilized a phenomenological research design, employing qualitative methods, and implementing a thematic analysis approach to analyze the interview data. The study included thirty Education Degree College (EDC) students who have migrated from Chin State to the Yangon region, including Hlegu EDC and Hakha EDC (relocated in Yangon). The study revealed six key factors influencing the academic achievement of educational migrant students consisting of academic attainment, learning environment, social-cultural interaction, financial matters, mental well-being, and political stability. Addressing these interrelated factors is crucial for enhancing the academic outcomes of educational migrant students. The study further highlights that the migration of an entire school is a complex process, suggesting that it is more advantageous to maintain similar school settings or to merge with existing schools that are already operational.
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