year after a competitive selection process. This program provides learning opportunities delivered with the aid of the latest technology afforded by a dedicated fast broadband connection. Students have access to free Wi-Fi throughout their studies. Vocational and Technical Training PDO also offers training in carpentry, tailoring and computer skills. Students learn woodworking skills in the workshop where much of the school's furniture is made and tailoring in the two large classrooms equipped with sewing machines. Students may also use these machines to make products (longyis, book bags, purses) that are sold to provide a small income to cover materials. Students from all programs can access, and many are required to take, courses to develop basic computer skills. There are several modern computer labs and some students have gone on to work with the school's IT Department, developing vital technological support skills. Phaung Daw Oo International University (PIU) The University level programs has started since 2009. Administration Profile Boy's Dormitory Being a monastic school, the Boy's Dormitory is a novice dormitory (donated by the German government) which houses over 700 pupils. All of the novices in Phaung Daw Oo come from different families and regions around Myanmar. Most of the novices come from various ethnic groups such as the Palong, the Shan, the PaO, the Wa, the Nega, and the Karen. Most are Plaung and Sha, and the rest Bamar, Wa, PaO, and Nega. They also attend school and have various dreams and goals for a better future. The number of novices is increasing annually, so recently they have faced some difficulties with space and water. Girl's Dormitory The Girl's Dormitory (128 ft. long by 32 ft. wide) was also donated by the German government, and also houses students from other divisions, including 149 teachers. There are 38 rooms housing 73 students, with six rooms for visitors. There are four stairs. Golden House This building was donated by a Mr. Nego from the World Child Care Organization, for children rendered needy and homeless by the 2008 Nargis Cyclone. The principal supports and educates about 150 children and they are cared for by 15 teachers. Ethnic Group There is no donor for this ethnic group. The ethnic house is supported by the principal and they are minority group and only ethnic girls, housing two teachers and 80 students. The principal provides space and water. Hostel The hostel building has two stairs and