By Hassan Akoum, Former Qatar International School student, THIMUN Qatar Delegate and now a student at American University of Beirut. Three years of happiness, joy, motivation, empowerment and awareness. These five descriptions adequately portray my three year experience with THIMUN Qatar. The organization has helped me in various aspects in life as before I even…
THIMUN Qatar 2015
Doha still as fresh as before
This post if brought to you by OMUNer and student at Aga Khan Mzizima School, who has made two consecutive trips to THIMUN Qatar, first as a member of the OMUN Delegation, and secondly as a member of the AKM delegation. Some people may say that going to an international debate for the second…
Before the memory fades…my reflection on TQ2015
As the office transitions into Film Festival mode, the MUN storeroom is finally organized, and the QLC venue is fully booked, I thought it was time to add my own personal reflection on the conference that was THIMUN Qatar 2015. With hardly a moment’s downtime since Mike Lee, PGA of the conference, brought down that…
Travel to another world: US Delegation’s visit to THIMUN Qatar
Joshua Kazdan was part of the John Burrough’s delegation, travelling all the way from the United States and for most, making their first visit to the Middle East. Joshua shares this moving piece about the difference, and most importantly, similarities, the delegation experienced while in Doha. Fourteen hours across four continents brought this year’s Burroughs…
Three days in Security Council
Umar Bin Rasid is a student (and passionate Security Council delegate) from Mesaieed International School. After weeks upon weeks of preparation and research on Lithuanian foreign policy, and days after days of writing and perfecting operative clauses, me and my partner, Caleb, were ready represent Lithuania at THIMUN 2015. However, what we experienced was on…
Film Institute Recap
Mohammed Al Malek, Film Institute Executive Officer gives a recap of TQ’s unique committee focused entirely on film. THIMUN Qatar Northwestern Film Festival strives to provide support to students by featuring the Film Institute, which is led by student officers and instructors with a filmmaking background. The Film Institute offers educational opportunities and cinematic skills…
Up through the ranks
Patrick Arevalo recently served as a Student Officer at THIMUN Qatar. A student from Mesaieed International School here in Qatar, he reflects on the doors TQ has opened for him, and the confidence he has gained throughout the THIMUN journey. From a clueless delegate intimidated by the intense atmosphere of a committee room to being the…
My Dreams
One of our TQ delegates from Afghanistan, Mursal, reflects on what THIMUN Qatar meant to her and how it is helping her achieve her dreams. It wasn’t always this way … I started out trying to achieve my dreams when I saw my country in a bad economy situation and try to find way to…
The memory that is TQ 2015
Jayesh Kaushik was President of THIMUN Qatar’s Disarmament Commission. He is a student at DPS Dubai and traveled with the OMUN travel team and reflects here on TQ 2015. THIMUN Qatar 2015 was like the slow dream you wish never ends, and when it does, you sometimes end up feeling so emotional that your response becomes…
The OMUN Travel Team: Putting UNITED into mUn
My name is Salam Keadan, Middle East and Africa Assistant Director for THIMUN O-MUN. I had the privilege to accompany the Online Travel team to THIMUN Qatar 2015. THIMUN Qatar 2015 was truly a great experience for many students from all around the world! O-MUN students were able to participate in their first ever Model…