Fulton Science Academy Model UN Trip to New York City

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Members of the FSAPS Model United Nations team began Spring Break early this year – spending 4 days in New York City from March 30 – April 2 competing in the 2016 Global Classrooms International Model United Nations Middle School Conference.
A dozen FSAPS students travelled to the Big Apple where they took in the sights before competing with over 1700 students from numerous countries.

This year FSAPS was representing the country of Iraq. Students had agreat time participating in the conference, where they were split into various councils to discuss important issues facing the world today. During this time, students made friends with their peers from schools in the US and around the world to present positions and resolutions to these issues. This conference was a terrific experience and the students were well-prepared and confident in their performance.

Students were delegates of Iraq in the following United Nations committees:
DISEC Disarmament and International Security Committee
FAO Food and Agriculture Organization
GA3 SOCHUM Third Committee of the General Assembly: Social, Humanitarian & Cultural
ILO International Labour Organization
UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
WFP World Food Programme

Arriving in the city early, students were treated to fantastic weather as they took in the many sites and shopping opportunities. This included a boat tour around the city, visiting the 9/11 memorial and museum, walking through Central Park, visiting the American Museum of Natural History or the Metropolitan Museum of Art, riding the subway, and visiting Times Square during both the day and evening. Students also took the opportunity to shop for souvenirs at stores such as the World of Nintendo, the LEGO Store, and Dylan’s Candy Bar, a 3-story candy shop.

We are extremely proud of the hard work our students put into preparing for the conference and for their performance. These students were gracious, dignified, and represented FSAPS in the best possible light. Most of all each had a great experience and created memories that will last a lifetime.