SIRA Students attends Model United National 2018 conference @ Seoul, South Korea.
Tuhel Ahmed, a SIRA junior student attended Asia World Model United Nation (AWMUN 2018) conference from August 11th-16th at Coex Convention Center, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea. Model United Nations (MUN) is an educational simulation and academic activity platform where students can learn about diplomacy, international relations, and the United Nations. MUN involves and teaches participants public speaking, debating, writing skills, in addition to critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership abilities. Out of nearly 10,000 application for AWMUN 2018, only 250 delegates were selected from 30 countries. Mr. Ahmed expressed his satisfaction in getting this chance.
Mr. Ahmed said “Though I am from technical background student, I am equally interested in international issues. Through this conference, I have learned many things that are generally not taught in the classrooms, I have also developed leadership skills that are essential for 4th industrial revolution era”. Further, he adds, “l would like to thank SIRA department chair Prof. Binayak Bhandari for constantly inspiring me and supporting me in every step.”