ABSTRACT
In this chapter, the author presents the story of refugee Matthew from Chin State in Myanmar, based on interviews, within the context of the individual's background and nation of origin. She shows how the refugee faces the situation in accessing education globally. Matthew's story focused on how he got from his starting point in Malaysia to where he is today. However, he did say a little about his childhood. Matthew was born in Myanmar, the second of four siblings. He is of Chin ethnicity, which is the second-largest ethnic group among refugees in Malaysia. His family moved around a lot during his childhood, sometimes living in Chin State and sometimes in Yangon. The move to Malaysia marked the end of his schooling and the beginning of his working life. His first responsibility was to earn money to send back to his family in Yangon. Yet, as he didn't speak either English or Malay, his opportunities were limited.
