Another great and well spent day in The Hague. Today was the first day of actual Model UN meetings. We met our fellow delegates that we will discuss with over the next four days. As you may know, the topic for the conference as a whole is Africa; there were many intense discussions in which all of our delegates brought some sort of insight to the table. Although we were not all in the same room, there were many great stories about their first day’s work. Our delegates met people from all walks of the world (98 countries). This is a fantastic experience as you meet people that have never seen snow or taken public transportation. It really shows that you take what you have seen for granted and that not everyone has had the same experiences as yourself. The delegates may live completely different lives but they all share one common goal, solving world problems.
Opening ceremonies were a really jaw dropping experience. We heard great speeches from the people that had done the same as us but in the real UN. These speeches were read by truly inspiring people who had won various awards for their good work including the Nobel Peace Prize. It was really awesome to watch the ambassadors hand their countries’ flag to the head delegate from each nation (for us it was Adam). We were lucky as Adam was on T.V. for almost the entire time.
Once our exiting but tiring day drew to a close we took a quick bus ride to a fantastic restaurant on the edge or the North Sea. Although it was colder along the water, it did not dampen our spirits and we enjoyed a hearty meal. This was when the group really bonded and shared some interesting stories that had happened to them earlier in the day. We then took a walk along the water’s edge and enjoyed the scenery.
Good morning, good afternoon, and goodnight from the Netherlands
-Max and Jack
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I spy with my little eye... Bullis students engaged in rich debate at THIMUN. Can you find them in the pictures below?
Hello! It sounds like all is going well and everyone is enjoying the start of the conference. I look forward to reading the daily posts - it makes me feel like I'm reliving the experience. Stay warm and have fun!
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It's great to read this blog and know about the facinating experience you are all having.
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African nations have such a unique set of problems -- lots to debate and discuss, I'm sure. Are there any African students at the conference? It would be so interesting to hear from their perspective. And how wonderful, to have been addressed by a winner of the Nobel Peace Prize! MUN is such a great experience for any student to have, but especially for those, like you, who live near the nation's capital.
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