Model UN Chicago: Emily

I must say that I didn't know what I was getting myself into when I started this course. When starting our committee meetings, I must say that I felt very overwhelmed, but after the first meeting I began to realize that I knew more than I thought I did. In the First Committee, we discussed nuclear weapons and bacteriological/toxin weapons. Representing Somalia was a task in itself, but I feel that we did a good job. We discussed many options for disarmament. It almost seem as though we didn't have enough time to discuss all of the issues at hand. I have thoroughly enjoyed myself meeting new people and learning more about international diplomacy.

Being in Chicago has also been a blast. I have gotten to ice skate in Millennium Park, visit the Navy Pier, see Chicago from the Sears Tower, and walk through the many shops throughout Chicago. Marisol and I also got to go to the Festival of Light, where we got to listen Sister Hazel and eat cheesecake. I have to admit that I miss South Carolina and its warm weather very much. Too bad we didn't get to see snow.... This trip was definitely worth while and I hope that I will be able to participate again!