Mangalore: With weeks of preparation and excitement embedded, 29 pupils of St Theresa’s School set out for Model United Nations held at St Aloysius Pre-University It is an enriching experience for all, as most of them were first timers to participate in MUN. There were five committees for High School level namely the General Assembly (GA), the LokSabha, United Nations Security Council (UNSC), Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) and the International Press. Students from various Schools and Colleges as delegates participated in this jubilant event. All three days of MUN was significant and the experience was worthwhile.
The students represented their respective committees as the appointed delegates which was truly a stand of honor for each and every one. There was five sessions for each committee filled with mature discussions, heated debates, and expressive opinions and so on. MUN was thrilling and enchanting at the same time for it was a real world simulation of the greatest peacemaking associations all around the world. The committees felt surreal with the presence of a Chairperson and rules of formality of addressing fellow delegates. An MUN is beneficial to every growing mind in enhancing his/her speaking skills and confidence and a salient feature of the MUN was socializing. It is a platform to make new friends and voice out opinions that won’t go unheard; a world of sheer joy and enjoyment. The ambience is lovely and every moment is memorable. Wherein Three days is spent and cherished in learning new things and strengthening the roots of public speaking.
MUN experience from the opening ceremony to the closing ceremony is wonderful. Theresians has come out with flying colors and won the best delegation among all other schools and students have secured three places at the event namely Himanshu Shetty and Matthew Saldhana with High Commendation, Sai Pranav Kishan with Special Mention and Poorvi S with Honorable Mention. Holding the Best Delegation cup upstage was a real moment of pure jubilance to every Theresians. The journey was the true prize which will stand in our hearts forever.