Interview with Shi-Heun Lee (CS of UNEP)

Shi-Heun Lee, a rising junior at Yonsei University’s Underwood International College, is the Committee Secretariat of UNEP. If there’s a word that could describe her, it would definitely be "optimism." She always thinks positively, and this led her to a heart to value everything she encounters. She considers YMUN 2012 as one of the most valuable experiences.

1. Do you have any MUN experiences you’d like to share?
My very first experience of MUN was in sophomore year at high school. As MUN requires delegates to speak in front of many people, it indeed was a challenge for me. I had never been out in the podium before, and never did I have the opportunity to stand in front of hundreds of people. I was so shy and scared to speak; in fact, I did not say a word on the first day of MUN. I came back home that day, thinking I should change my attitude or at least try to say something. So, from the second day I spoke out. Although I did not get any awards, I definitely think that it was a chance worth taking, and my love for MUN grew ever since.

2. What are some challenges you faced when participating in MUN?An adversity that I encountered was that of communication. As MUN consists of making resolutions by persuading and communicating with other delegates, it is important to interact with others verbally. Thus, delegates must be well-acknowledged of the agenda and be full of great contents. Should this hardship be overcome, MUN would be very easy and fun!

3. What aspect of MUN do you consider most valuable?MUN is an opportunity that opens up possibilities. When students participate in MUN as delegates, they can exert their potentials either by speaking up in front of everybody or persuading other delegates. In fact, there are many students who decided to become a diplomat after experiences of MUN. I really hope that the students will discover their potentials in MUN. MUN is just the right place for that!

4. Any last words for this year's YMUN delegates?MUN is more than just a conference. It is the place where you encounter people with different ideas and deal with them through conversations. Thus, learn as much as you can and face as many people as you can. MUN will truly be an enriching experience for one's life.

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