Reaction NY NHSMUN: Fernanda Dávalos

Reaction to the New York National High School Model United Nations 2016

One of the things that impressed me the most was seeing so many people my age who were highly committed to conflicts they’re not completely connected with in their lives. I felt lucky to be among them.They really tried to find viable solutions to the issue we were discussing, as I did too. I felt I was in the right place, at the right time. I found many similarities between other delegates and myself. I felt that everything I said was understood and recognized by others, and I felt I was doing something useful.

Every trip changes you in some way; you might realize that now you appreciate walking when you used to hate it or that now you're willing to try out food you never would've before. But going to New York and the NHSMUN is a life-changing trip.

New York is a magical city, full of surprises and adventures. Getting to live this NHSMUN experience in one of the world’s most beautiful cities is wonderful. You get the chance to know the city, the museums, and the people while you are introduced to different cultures through this model of the United Nations.

One of the things that impressed me the most was seeing so many people my age who were highly committed to conflicts they’re not completely connected with in their lives. I felt lucky to be among them. They really tried to find viable solutions to the issue we were discussing, as I did too. I felt I was in the right place, at the right time. I found many similarities between other delegates and myself. I felt that everything I said was understood and recognized by others, and I felt I was doing something useful.

In the end, it turned out that all our efforts gave a noteworthy results: we received an award. Out of a hundred and seventy-eight school delegations, we were picked as one of the best.

This experience made me question myself and realize that I want to know other cultures, to grow among different people, and that helping is one of my passions.

Fernanda Dávalos 5º