My SIMUN Experience

That Wednesday I walked into third hour like I do every day, but that day was different. For one, I was wearing a skirt something completely unusual for me, all the desks were in a large oval, but most noticeable of all I was completely nervous. This was all because of SIMUN. Three days during Global Education when students receive a country and debate topics as if they are in the United Nations.
The first day I kept wondering if I had done enough research. Now, I think I should have done more to see what my country, Indonesia, had done about the terrorists involved in the Bali Attack, something I had only briefly covered. I was thankful to know about the Dutch colonization and other historical facts I had learned. I was confused about what allies Indonesia had though, because they traded with all the major countries, from China to the United States. I did see they were a democratic republic and disliked most forms of communism.
During that Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday I learned a lot. Not only did my speaking skills improve but I became more confident on answering questions in front of people, which had previously been my biggest fear during SIMUN. I realized it is difficult to ask questions too, not just answer. I wish I could have thought of a good question to ask to a speaker. On the downside I felt I didn’t talk enough and wish I would have participated more.
One thing I will always remember about SIMUN is on the final day we are in caucus and Germany receives a private announcement. I go over to ask him what it is, and instead he replies that he can’t tell me, but it’s about Indonesia. I’m completely nervous by the time it’s Germany turn on the speakers list to tell everyone that an Indonesian terrorist group assassinated the South African President. Everyone turns to look at me, and I looked completely shocked. I get added to the speakers list immediately, but unfortunately we vote before it was my turn.
Next year in SIMUN I’m going to make sure I research as much as I can, because you can never know too much. I will also speak up more and ask more questions. I would also like to help write more resolutions and come up with the ideas for resolutions.
Once you get into SIMUN it’s really fun. It was really great once you got onto a good topic. I am really excited for years to come. Who knows, maybe someday I’ll be a real United Nations delegate.