Interview with Yoo-Jun Cheon (CS of ECOSOC)

Yoo-Jun Cheon, an undergrauate at Yonsei's Underwood International College, will be serving as the Committee Secretariat of ECOSOC in YMUN 2012. He graduated from Kyunggi High School and learned several languages in an effort to communicate with all sorts of people around the world. Yoo-Jun believes that the underlying virtue of MUN is "communication."


1.)  Do you have any MUN experiences you’d like to share?  
Frankly, I have been to KMUN, MUNOS, AYP, and HMC (Harvard Model Congress). In each MUN, I learned different things. How to get kicked by the other delegates, how to speak in front of the crowds, how to write resolutions, and how to treat different people from different regions & nations. However, the best is YDMUN because you can get a taste all of them in YDMUN!!  


2.) What are some challenges you faced when participating in MUN?
The greatest challenge during the MUNs was mute. In my first MUN, I had a great ability to endow silence upon the conference room. I really could not talk. The chair even sent me a note to encourage my speech. Oh my goodness, I was so embarassed. I hope all the delegates can confidently deliver their speech in front of the crowds, and this is the only way you can prove that you have a strong will to convey your values/opinions and you will not turn into a person like me in the past :)


 3.) What aspect of MUN do you consider most valuable?
 There are two aspects of MUN I consider valuable; relationships and failure. You will get to know lots of other delegates with different traits and atttactions. MUN is a social arena where you can publicly lobby and share opinions with each other. During this process, you will learn how to treat other people and persuade other people. Also, some of you may find your loves during the conference, but please refrain yourselves from sending love letters during the sessions :) Moreover, you will get plenty of opportunities to get persuaded or hit on the back by other delegates. Even if these things happen, do not be depressed and look on the bright side. At least you get to learn something from those who have different abilities and characteristics.

4.) What are your top 3 tips for a successful YMUN experience?
Tolerance/absence.  Eye Contact. Proper dress code and manner. I think these 3 things are key elements to a successful YMUN experience. You cannot always stay focused and may get bored. However, even if that is the case, try to endure, so that you will not lose your concentration. This is the moment when you prove the fact that you are capable of overcoming the obstacles in front of you. Also, try to maintain your eye contact with other delegates when you are delivering a speech because this will help you enhance your confidence in the long term. Last but not least, try to have a proper attire during the conference because that is the least manner for the conference as a whole and of course, you guys will look fantastic with your suits. (Sorry for being so serious in No.4) 


 5.) Any last words for this year's YMUN delegates?
Carpe Diem, delegates! Enjoy what are in front of you ~ :) If you cannot avoid them, you can just enjoy your sessions with me in ECOSOC. Welcome, and let us have a great time together!

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