Well, it's over

We survived. Obviously. It was a long four days consisting of over twelve hours of session a day, but we survived. The draft resolution that I helped write didn't make it to the floor in combined plenary. We ran out of time. So, it is still classified as a draft resolution. Nonetheless, I'm proud of it. There was a time when I would just have a panic attack in situations like that. I actually remained quite calm. Even made a few motions. I didn't have the chance to actually speak, but I'm pleased with my involvement.

I don't really know what to say, really. It would take far too long to describe the entire Model UN experience. It definitely helped expand my knowledge of global politics and I learned pretty good negotiating skills. We never made it to the second topic in first committee, so my knowledge on nuclear proliferation couldn't be put to use. A shame, too. I had a pretty good idea for a resolution.

All in all, I can easily say it was a good experience. One that simply can't be duplicated. One that I certainly wouldn't have participated in if I were at a bigger school. The atmosphere of Columbia College has definitely helped broaden my horizons.

Lacey