Students in Myanmar have been protesting against an education bill which curbs academic freedom, since January. About 300 students are camping out in a monastery located in Letpadan, the country's main city. Although authorities have promised to make some adjustments to the bill, students are still protesting because it is seen as undemocratic. They believe that the bill "centralizes control over higher education institutes." They are asking "for greater freedom in universities, the freedom to set up student and teacher unions, more government spending on education and more say in education policies and laws." Then on Monday morning the students woke up to more than a dozen police cars parked right outside the monastery they are camping in. A activist participating in this protest shares that all the entrances and exists are closed within the monastery and that the tension continues to grow. Although authorities promise to make some changes in the bill, it is inspiring to see students take action and stick to what they know is right. Education is not only good for individual but overall the country. More educated people mean a better life and economy which is why schools and university costs should be a main priority. Most country's struggle with this concept but it is nonetheless very important to fight for. Best of luck to those protesting and may they receive the changes for better education.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-31690520
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