Vancouver Model United Nations

Public speaking is challenging! Getting up to speak for my first time at the Model UN, I was extremely nervous and my first speech consisted mostly of 'ums,' with a few 'ers' added in for variety. Although I still have along way to go, I'm convinced that Model UN helped me a great deal to improve my public speaking skills. As a team, Shawnigan did incredibly well! Half of our delegation walked away with awards. Arden G. earned an 'honourable mention' and Johnny B. won the outstanding delegate award in the Disarmament and International Security committee. Lisa Jane D. won the top prize as the 'best delegate' in the Historical British Cabinet and Carina L. won the outstanding delegate award in the Chinese Politburo. Although we didn't all walk away with awards, it was a great experience to participate in Model UN. Diplomacy isn't easy—trust me on that one—but it's certainly always rewarding.

– Jesse R., Debate Club