Task: Faculty Advisor

Magdalena Oertel advises and provides this year's delegation at the academic and politico scientific level. She also supports the NMUN team 2016 in New York..

Motivation:

NMUN was one of the most extraordinary, exciting and insightful experiences that I have experienced in my studies. It is an excellent opportunity to test themselves, to get involved in something completely new and challenging while perceiving events with real diplomats or to sit at meetings in the UN main building. I am very pleased to support "my" NMUN Delegation 2016 with experiences and tips on this trip, and to prepare them the best.

Studies: Bachelor Business Informatics

Committee: UNEP

Task: Flyer

Motivation:

I understand NMUN as a start to an unforgettable experience, to experience, understand and implement international politics very close. I look forward to discuss challenges, viewpoints and perspectives on current political issues and to develop various action options for a country in this context. I'm curious to meet young and dedicated people from around the world, to socialize and work together to find ways and solutions at NMUN.

Studies: Bachelor of Economics

Committee: SC

Task: Photos

Motivation:

To be part of the NMUN delegation, I do not only see as an enrichment but also as a challenge. On the one hand I am very interested in international economic and political affairs as well as multinational negotiations; on the other hand I am pleased to be able to grow on the tasks under the NMUN project and to get involved personally. I look forward to insights into the diplomatic work of the UN and to many exciting encounters

Studies: Bachelor Medical Engineering

Committee: Habitat III

Task: Sponsors

Motivation:

NMUN is a unique opportunity to understand world politics and to "make" them by my own. In the time of various crises and conflicts around the world, I am motivated of the prospect to put myself into other ways of thinking. I hope to get behind the scenes of diplomacy, to understand the role of the UN in the world and to look into other countries and systems. I look forward to interesting discussions and new experiences in a team, and the further development of my personal views and expertise.

Studies: Master Economics

Committee: PoA SALW

Task: Sponsors

Motivation:

In my work at international level with various organizations such as the EPP, I've often argued from party political point of view. I am therefore looking forward to master with other students in a team the tasks and challenges beyond the political spectrum. For me NMUN is a great way to see new, but already well-known themes from a different perspective and to work on them.

Studies: Master Intercultural Communication / Intercultural Competence

Committee: PoA SALW

Task: Website

Motivation:

Prior to my studies, I already have been interested in how the major and important decisions are made in the field of international politics. NMUN offers me an excellent opportunity to get a first glimpse into the daily affairs of international politics and their design. I am already looking forward to make new experiences and to grow personally

Studies: Master computer science for humanities and social sciences and Master Anglistics / American Studies

Committee: Habitat III

Task: Final report

Motivation:

NMUN offers me a valuable opportunity to learn more about the work of the UN. For me this project is particularly important because I want to expand my knowledge of international politics and the role of the UN. Furthermore, I look forward to the teamwork, the opportunity to exchange ideas with students from around the world and to learn from each other. I am convinced that NMUN will help me to improve my English and to learn more about other cultures and people.

Studies: Bachelor Intercultural Communication

Committee: GA 4th

Task: Final report

Motivation:

I am very interested in history and politics, especially in communication between different cultures. The NMUN project combines all this together! I look forward to have a look behind the scenes of the UN, to learn in exchange with others as well as a team more about the work of the international organization and to grow personally due to new challenges!

Studies: Bachelor in Economics and PhD in History

Committee: UNESCO

Task: Photos

Motivation:

International relations and cross-border policies were in the center of my interest, already during my history course in Poland. Therefore, the NMUN project gives me the unique opportunity to gain insights into decision-making and policy of the United Nations negotiation processes and thus to experience the practice of diplomacy very close. At the same time NMUN enables me to exchange with students from around the world and to train my sensibility for diplomatic relations.

Studies: Master Finance

Committee: GA 2nd

Task: Sponsors

Motivation:

Being part of NMUN 2016 gives me the chance to gain new experiences beyond my studies and to get to know one of the most important institutions of the world from a different perspective at the same time. I’m interested in the diplomatic approach of solving problems, conflicts and challenges overall as well as the protection of different interests and expectations. I’m really looking forward to this exciting challenge!

Studies: Bachelor European Studies

Committee: GA 4th

Task: Events

Motivation:

NMUN gives me the opportunity to gain first experiences on how international politics really work and to learn more about the work of diplomats. From the preparations of our Delegation I hope, that I will gain valuable experiences and that I will be able to develop personally as well. I’m looking forward to discussions concerning recent world politics and the exchange with students from other countries.

Studies: Bachelor Intercultural Communication

Committee: GA 1st

Task: Events

Motivation:

NMUN is a big chance to get a deep insight of the working methods of the UN and gives me the opportunity to discuss recent topics in politics on an international level. For me international exchange is very important because it helps me to understand people with different nationalities, cultures and political opinions etc. better. I’m excited to be part of this year’s NMUN project and see it as a personal challenge.

Studies: Bachelor Psychology

Committee: GA 1st

Task: Website

Motivation:

For me NMUN is a once in a lifetime chance to experience international politics and to get to know more about the working methods of the United Nations. In our global world organizations such as the UN play a significant role because they offer the possibility of an international discourse on globally important issues. I’m looking forward to exciting discussions with students from all over the world as well as new impressions, experiences and challenges.

Studies: Bachelor European Studies

Committee: SC

Task: Preparations and academic support of the NMUN delegation 2016

Motivation:

Taking part in NMUN gives me the chance to apply me theoretical knowledge practically as well as to get to know young and political interested people from all over the world. The possibility to reinforce the knowledges and experiences of international relationships, to improve the feeling for tendencies in the international community and to sharp the understanding of internationally made decisions is a unique opportunity, which NMUN offers

Studies: Master Microtechnology/Mechatronics

Committee: GA 2nd

Task: Flyer

Motivation:

NMUN offers me in a unique manner the possibility to broaden my horizon not only academically but also personally. Due to my current studies I have a more technical background and therefore NMUN offers me the opportunity to discover a totally new academic world. I’m especially excited about how students from all over the world will simulate world politics on an international level. I’m looking forward to this challenge.

Studies: Bachelor European Studies

Committee: UNHCR

Task: Website

Motivation:

“The proof of the pudding is in the eating!” Even though I’m taking great pleasure from my studies I’m still very excited that I get the chance to “proof” it at NMUN 2016! NMUN offers the unique opportunity to understand international politics better and to create it as a “diplomat”. I’m looking forward to the prep time of our delegation in Chemnitz and the other members of our team, the exchange with students from all around the world as well as the discussions in Hamburg, Chemnitz, Washington, D.C. and New York!

Studies: Master Management and Organization Studies

Committee: UNHCR

Task: Final report

Motivation:

To discuss international interests with students from all over the world in a framework like NMUN offers it and all this happening in New York are going to be unique. NMUN offers the chance to experience and understand the UN very closely. Therefore, to take the perspective of another country will give me the opportunity to broaden my horizon. I’m looking forward to new encounters and experiences. They will be a great and valuable conclusion of my student days.

Studies: Master Media and Communication

Committee: UNEP

Task: Events

Motivation:

During my stay in South East Asia I have experienced how the UN works in countries like Cambodia and helps to solve the various problems on-site. After my return I wanted to know more about the political decision-making process on the highest level, the connections these decisions have and the consequences they will bring with them. As a part of this year’s NMUN delegation I want to embrace new challenges and to improve my language skills.