AUK students attend Model UN conference in Taiwan
7 students from AUK attended this year’s conference Model United Nations which was held in Taiwan. AUK group was assigned to represent Democratic Republic of Congo in the Historical General Assembly, Special Political and Decolonization, Disarmament and International Security Committee, Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Committees.
AUK group consisted of Yllka Metaj (Head Delegate) Junior, Lea Shllaku Senior, Anisa Colakovic Sophomore, Rudina Hasimja Senior, Rreze Gjakova Senior, Eroll Ejupi Junior, and Hekuran Gashi Junior. This group successfully participated in resolution making and peace building in all respective committees where delegates from AUK representing DR Congo were present. Upon completion, AUK group was given a group certificate of successful completion, as well as individual certification to each member.
“World MUN 10′ was an unforgettable experience. We had a chance to meet people and share experiences with peers from all around the globe. Therefore, AUK Team at WorldMUN 10′ encourages each student to participate in all similar events, as they not only enrich you academically but they also broaden your knowledge and understanding for different cultures, Lea Shllaku said.”
Model United Nations is a system of Summits that entails and simulates functions, principles, and operations of the United Nations. WorldMUN 2010 is a one-week global youth summit that is held in a new international city each year. WorldMUN is organized by Harvard University Model United Nations Secretariat and a host university team.
Yllka Metaj who was the Head Delegate of the AUK student delegates, said that “this particular experience also included numerous social events that enabled student delegates to socialize and interact in academic and non-academic manners. Needless to say, National Taiwan University and its host team did an outstanding job in preparation and organization of this summit. Their culture and respect left all participants speechless.”
This year’s WorldMUN location was in Taipei, Taiwan (Republic of China). Participants of this particular summit were all university-level students from more than 48 countries, numbering to 1800 students from numerous universities. Because MUN conferences simulate the United Nations, student teams were assigned to different committees, councils, and assemblies in accordance with real UN structures and organizations.
