By Genna Snider
What is your favorite memory of a previous MUN conference?
My favorite memory of all [the] conferences was when I was a delegate during my first conference (MiniMUN 2007). I was very shy at first, until I was forced to speak by my chairs. After my first speech, which seemed to last for ages, my fear of public speaking disappeared and was replaced by addiction to take the floor and to speak. I also have some nice memories representing countries like: Pakistan, The Russian Federation (THIMUN 2008 Security Council) and China.
What do you consider the most pressing issue facing the UN these days?
The most pressing Issue facing the UN these days is climate change. Never before has the world been in such big of a dilemma choosing between lifestyle and climate. Until now it was always lifestyle that came first, which was very understandable to a certain degree. But now we have to find a compromise between these two, which won't be easy. And for that we do need "good governance" and transparency.
Lara Nonninger:How many MUN conferences have you participated in? What is the most valuable lesson you have taken away from these conferences?
I have participated in eighteen conferences, this one included. The most valuable lesson would have to be that no matter what your opinion is, express it, so that people can understand it and learn from it.
What is your life goal? Does it pertain to the UN or peacekeeping?
My life goal is to go and work for the UN as a field observer after I graduate from university.
What is your favourite memory of a previous MUN Conference?
My favourite memory is making friends at one Conference and then meeting the same friends again.
What do you consider the most presing issue facing the UN these days?
I think the most pressing issue facing the UN is globalisation.
What is your life goal? Does it pertain to the UN or peacekeeping?
My life goal is to go and work for the UN as a filed observer after I graduate from university.
How many MUN conferences have you participated in? What is the most valuable lesson you have taken away from these conferences?
I have participated in eighteen or nineteen conferences, not including this year's conference. The most valuable lesson I've learned is that that even though it is a simulation, MUN really does make a difference. Maybe not necessarily with the solutions we produce, but it changes people's way of thinking and point of views. I have met so many people, thanks to MUN, that I am sure are someday going to make a huge difference in this world.
How many MUN conferences have you participated in? What is the most valuable lesson you have taken away from these conferences?
I have participated in eighteen or nineteen conferences, not including this year's conference. The most valuable lesson I've learned is that that even though it is a simulation, MUN really does make a difference. Maybe not necessarily with the solutions we produce, but it changes people's way of thinking and point of views. It enlarges the world and views of all the participants, lets us meet new cultures, lets us think about world issues, and even though the solutions we come up with might not be carried out now, I have met so many people, thanks to MUN, that I am sure are someday going to make a huge difference in this world. In that way, MUN really does contribute something to the real world.
What is your life goal? Does it pertain to the UN or peacekeeping?
I do not have a specific life goal yet. I have so many dreams, and I am planning on making as many of them come true as possible. I would love a job at the UN or at a NGO, but I don't think you can plan your life out like that. You just have to see what comes your way. However, my field of study will probably be in an area related to international politics.
What do you hope the THIMUN 2010 conference will achieve?
I hope that it will reach even more people. That not only will we give 4,000 people an amazing week, but we will also learn something [from] all these people, and that even more people will be motivated to continue this way of thinking in their everyday lives.
What do you consider the most pressing issue facing the UN these days?
There are a lot of pressing issues. One of them I am very concerned about is the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The conflict that is taking place there is the deadliest since WWII (killing 5.4 million people. That is more than the entire population of Singapore!). The humanitarian situation there is horrific; enormous amounts of child soldiers are involved and it doesn't look like the situation will improve [over the] short term.
What is your life goal? Does it pertain to the UN or peacekeeping?
At the moment, I have a very Miss-World-like life goal. I hope that when I die, I can say I have significantly improved the lives of people who were not so fortunate to be born in one of the richest countries in the world. About how to achieve this I am not entirely sure yet, but I for example know I want to join the United Nations Volunteers program, and be active in one of the problem areas. Of course, however, this weekend my committee chose me as "most likely to become a porn star", so my life goal might change...
What is your favorite memory of a previous MUN conference?
I have an innumerable amount of favorite MUN-memories. But this is one of them: I once represented Iran, and one of the issues concerned the nuclear program of Iran. Actually there is almost no evidence of the nuclear weapons Iran is supposed to have, and I was trying to convince the committee of that. But a few minutes later, Iran was compared to a New York Pizza restaurant with nukes! (Yes indeed, that is a weird metaphor) It was also funny to see a male delegate accidentally yielding HIMSELF to the female chair.
What do you consider the most pressing issue facing the UN these days?
There are a lot of pressing issues. One of them I am very concerned about is the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The conflict that is taking place there is the deadliest since WWII (killing 5.4 million people.
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