Visiting professor presents Model UN prospect
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Friday, November 25, 2011
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By TING ZHAO SONG
Photo by KEE CHIAN SEONG
UTAR, November 25 (J-on) – A talk entitled Model UN for Future Leaders: An Exciting Way to Get Students Involve in World Affairs was presented by Dr. Filiz Otucu, a visiting professor from Plymouth State University in Block A yesterday.
Otucu shared her 7-year experience being involved in the Model United Nations programme with the audiences, from establishing the Model UN society in her university, to leading her students travelling across continents to attend international conferences.
Model UN is a simulation of the United Nations as well as other international organisations which serves as a platform for student delegates from around the world to gather and discuss about international affairs.
Otucu said that the Model UN programme will benefit the varsity students in many ways. Apart from broadening students' knowledge on current issues, the programme also helps students to pick up negotiation, public speaking and conflict resolution skills among others.
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| Universal Appeal: Otucu stressed that the Model UN is a programme for everyone and anyone during the talk. |
“Model UN prepares you for the world after college and equips you with the necessary skills for the working life,” Otocu said.
During her talk which lasted for about 2 hours, the visiting professor also encouraged students who do not have political science background to open up their minds to the Model United Nations programme.
"The programme has universal appeal. You could be a music major or a theatre major and still gain valuable experience by participating in the Model UN," Otocu offered.
For more information about Model United Nations, please visit http://www.worldmun.org/page/welcome.
