Delegation of the Republic of Congo 2022

We launched our project in October 2021. Every Monday evening, we met alternately online and in person. In January, we gathered for a preparatory weekend retreat in the Black Forest—the perfect opportunity to prepare intensively for the conference. The participants learned how to engage in constructive discussions as Congolese diplomats and practiced delivering political speeches in English. The preparation also included in-depth research on the social, economic, and environmental policies of the Republic of the Congo, the results of which were documented in position papers and sent to the organizers of the NMUN conference in New York City.

Our journey began on March 26, 2022, at a beautiful hostel on Wall Street in New York City. We had a week of study ahead of us, filled with many unique and exciting visits to several permanent missions to the UN. On April 4, 2022, the big day finally arrived. Our 16 delegates could hardly wait to present what they had learned in the weekly preparatory sessions. Now that the project is complete, we can say: It was all worth the effort. The study week and participation in the National Model United Nations 2022 were unforgettable. It exceeded all our expectations. Both we, the project leaders, and the participants surpassed ourselves professionally and achieved outstanding results. Three Outstanding Position Paper Awards for our delegates and recognition as an Honorable Mention Delegation were awarded to our delegation in addition to an already successful project.

At the beginning, what brought us together was above all our interest in international politics. By the end, we were united by the shared experiences, memories, and friendships that developed during our trip. In conclusion, we, the project leaders, are more than satisfied with the outcome of the simulation and are very proud to have mentored such a dedicated and hardworking group of students.

Faculty Advisors 2022,
Carla Jamour & Hai Ha Vu