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Thursday, March 31, 2011

„So I‘ve been thinking...“ The WeDi Column

By Sophia Besch

Clothes? Not important. Maybe a statementbutton.

People from all over the world, various nations, different cultural backgrounds – oh, we are all sooo diverse! Actually I am convinced that all delegates could be pigeonholed into four different types of people. Don’t believe me? Be honest to yourself and read the descriptions below! The Friendster Why you came to MUIMUN? Because all of your friends did! They are your motivation to show and participate in the first place. And why not? After all, this is better than Playstation. And you get to spend all day in a room together. Yayy!! How to recognize you? You always register as a member of a delegation. You are often seen waving across the committee-room. Favorite Motion? Unmoderated caucus for the purpose of planning the next road trip with your BFF!

The Party Lion Why you came to MUIMUN? The Global Village, the Pubquiz, the Champagne Reception, the Farewell Party…by far reasons enough! How to recognize you? Huge cup of coffee in front of you, deep dark circles around your eyes. Favorite Motion? Anything but an unmoderated Favorite Comment? “The delegate would like to support caucus, since you would actually have Egypt, UK, Iran, Canada and Ja- to get on your feet for that. Favorite Comment? pan and greet everyone who knows “The delegate would like to ask of him.” all the member states to lower their Clothes? Bought during a collective shopping voices, please!” Clothes? trip. Same as yesterday. The Do- Gooder The MUIMONSTER Why you came to MUIMUN? Why you came to MUIMUN? You have a mission. There is a topic close to your heart, be it climate There was one social activity missing change or world peace, and you will on your CV. How to recognize you? do everything you can think of to You’re probably asking for a certifind a solution. ficate or networking with your new How to recognize you? You are determined to make this Xing contacts right now. Favorite Motion? world a better place. At least for the Motion for a break in order to give week. more time for the delegates to be inFavorite Motion? Prolonging the individual speakers terviewed. Favorite comment? time, cutting short the breaks. “Do you think that MUIMUN ratFavorite Comment? “The delegate urges all the represen- her approves my team skills or my tatives to look back on point 6, para- leading qualities?” Clothes? graph b of his previous speech. We Neat as a pin. shall overcome our differences!”


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