Well this is what we’ve been waiting for – the Change the World Model United Nations (CWMUN) conference.  There were a few nervous and excited students this morning, from both the veteran MUN students and our rookies.

We once again took our walk to the United Nations complex and the students made their ways to their designated conference rooms.  This was pretty special as some students were lucky enough to have their committees meet in some pretty important rooms, including the ECOSOC chamber.  Each student had access to a microphone and translator earpiece, and some even were up on the TV screens as they spoke.  It was very professional!  The competition was fierce on the first day as delegates from around the world came to play, but TIS students held their own and brought some key points to the table.

After a long, hard day of debate and unmoderated caucuses we went out for our final dinner in NYC – Chinese food (at least the american version of it!)  Everyone was excited to have taste of home to rejuvenate and reenergize.  Then it was back to the hotel to pack in preparation for our long second day at the conference and our journey back home.  It’s hard to believe that the trip is coming to a close so quickly!