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Voices from the Floor it, allowed me to become an

Student Reflection administrator. I had the responsibility of
representing the school not just in front
of other schools but to dignitaries who
had decades of experience in the very

thing we were emulating. I was forced
to step out of my comfort zone when
requesting Mrs. Basu for a social
Even before my MUN journey began, the pressure on me was high. My older networking event or hosting an event
brother had served as the DAIMUN DSG in 2017, so when I first participated in for the Roman exchange students.
Junior DAIMUN in 2019, the anxiety was palpable. Would I be able to speak without There was no margin for error in my

stammering? Would I be able to write my clauses effectively? Luckily, I managed words, outfit, or commitment. I had
to submit a resolution and walked away with the Best Delegate prize. finally begun to learn the art of carrying

myself professionally — emotionally and
From then on, MUN became more than just something I wanted to be good at — it physically. DAIMUN 2024 allowed me to gain confidence not just in terms of
became an exploration of my passion for politics, economics, and diplomacy. I talking to a diverse set of people or working closely with friends, but in who I was.
attended conferences across India and abroad, met new people, and learned
about global geopolitics. I became familiar with research and respectful Indeed, MUN was not only about the technical skills but about becoming someone
communication. More importantly, I learnt discipline, accountability, and the value my 7th-grade self could look up to. I admit I don’t know enough about

of constructive feedback. international relations, effective leadership, or working in a team, but I do know

that by putting myself out there, I will certainly be able to improve. Hence, if I had
Eventually, I took on leadership roles as a chair in JDAIMUN 2023 and DAIMUN the opportunity to start my MUN journey again, I would do nothing differently.

2023. Chairing ECOFIN and writing a research guide solidified my understanding
of economic principles and complex issues like trade wars. Managing a committee
of over 70 delegates helped me develop leadership skills and confidence in
guiding others.
Rushaan Agarwal

Being selected to chair at THIMUN Hague 2024 was a defining experience. With Class of 2025
150 delegates and my school’s reputation at stake, I realized MUN was far more
than awards — it was about becoming a global citizen. Interacting with students

from over 100 countries in the “city of justice,” where we even visited the
International Court of Justice, made me cognizant of how limited my perspective
on democracy was.

However, it was my experience as DSG in DAIMUN 2024 that I believe has

fundamentally helped me mature and gain a grasp of who I truly am as a person.
From 2 a.m. deadlines to coordinating with security, DAIMUN 2024, as I like to put