Again this year, the University of Calgary invites schools in Calgary to participate in a Model United Nations conference between schools on their campus.
The goal is to have every participating school represent a few of the current countries of the UN and its committees.
The young delegates get to discuss current issues and pass resolution, similar to the real United Nations.
This year will be my third and last time attending, but three times is enough to grow from a scared General Assembly member to an involved Special Committee delegate.
Security Council Meeting Room
Participating doesn’t only mean understanding a country one wouldn’t necessarily research, but also understanding the importance of international relations, and the importance of the United Nations to world peace.
The two days of mentally and physically challenging debates is rewarding because we can attend a beautiful banquet at the U of C.
It is an honour to participate as a delegate, and a privilege to bring and apply learned material in real life. Every year, we can lay the fundamentals for an even stronger and more peaceful future!
