Paris, France is one of the great culture capitals of the world. For centuries, great thinkers in the fields of art, science, history, politics, and economics have flocked to La Ville Lumière to expand their horizons. The city's past, however, may not be half as interesting as its future. Today, Paris is a modern hub for innovation where the latest advancements in technology, science, and research happen right alongside some of Europe's most iconic historical monuments.
In March of 2023, a delegation from the Friedrich Schiller University will travel to Paris to participate in the Harvard WorldMUN conference from 12.03. to 16.03. The delegation is made up of 10 FSU students from all over the world who represent a variety of academic disciplines. At the conference, each of these students will represent the delegation's member country by participating in committees, giving speeches, and negotiating and drafting resolutions.
This will be the first WorldMUN that FSU students will attend in person since the start of the pandemic, so the delegation is really looking forward to it!
Emma Morgan (26) is pursuing a M.A. in International Organizations and Crisis Management at the Friedrich Schiller University in Jena. Originally from the United States, Emma completed her B.A. in World Politics and German at Hamilton College in Clinton, NY, USA. In her professional experience before returning to university, Emma worked for several organizations focused on international and intercultural education. She is excited to participate in her first Model United Nations experience at WorldMUN and is looking forward to collaborating with students from around the globe!
Dagmar Coelle (22) is pursuing her B.Sc. in Physics at the Friedrich Schiller University in Jena. Having lived abroad in Japan in Norway, she feels most comfortable in an international setting and finds a lot of inspiration in learning about different cultures. In addition, she is passionate about tackling climate change and building a sustainable and just society. Acknowledging that global problems require global solutions, she wants to better understand the mechanisms of international organizations, persuasion and negotiation. Dagmar has participated in various internships and seminars related to everything from biology to political science. These experiences helped her engage with different perspectives on the world and she is looking forward to bringing this knowledge to this year's delegation. By participating in Harvard WorldMUN, she hopes to develop her negotiation and public speaking skills.
Annika Lüttge (20) is in her third semester of studying to be a mathematics and social studies teacher. She started volunteering and planning social events in her hometown from an early age. As a tutor for young students, Annika was always aware that she wanted to teach one day and help the younger generations form their own opinions and explore the world. Since participating as a delegate at last year's SChillerMUN, Annika has only become more interested in UN simulations. She is excited about the possibility of holding her own MUNs in her future classroom to explain the importance of the United Nations to the next generation. Annika is a social and outgoing person who enjoys meeting new people. She is looking forward to WorldMUN 2023 to connect with international students and get to know different cultures.
Lucas Kozun (23) is a first semester M.A. student of International Organizations and Crisis Management at the Friedrich Schiller University in Jena. He is looking forward to experiencing the decision-making process of the United Nations at Harvard WorldMUN. He discovered his passion for debating, negotiating, and rhetoric while participating in the 2016 Model United Nations in Baden-Württemberg and his enthusiasm for MUN has only grown since then. Lucas views the experience of immersing himself in another country's political positions while acting as a MUN delegate as an opportunity to expand his own political horizons. Being a scholar of international organizations, he also enjoys seeing the theory behind UN operations put into practice. He is especially excited about meeting new people from all over the globe and hopes to contribute to the success of the Jena delegation at Harvard WorldMUN 2023.
Razia Gul Mohammad (26) is pursuing her Master's in International Organization and Crisis Management Department at the Friedrich Schiller University of Jena. She participated in MUN throughout her undergraduate career at both the national and international level and is excited to experience her first MUN conference as a graduate student. Razia sees MUN as a great way to meet new people, hone her leadership skills, and experience diplomacy first hand. She is excited to do just that at one of the biggest MUN's in the world!
Justine Krieg (24) is in her first semester of the Master's Program "International Organisations and Crisis Management." In preparation for the Harvard WorldMUN 2023, Justine is eager to improve her research skills by analyzing distinct perspectives on global affairs, including perspectives which oppose hers. She believes grappling with perspectives different than one's own is crucial when trying to advance the goal of conflict resolution. Moreover, she is looking forward to expanding her international network and building on her personal and academic interest in peacebuilding. Justine is excited to bring her interdisciplinary approach to conflict resolution and her intercultural experiences abroad to Jena's WorldMUN 2023 delegation.
Ben Mengler (20) is a 5th semester B.A. Political Science and History student at the Friedrich Schiller University in Jena. He is interested in international relations and organizations, as well as in European studies. His passion for debating, negotiating and rhetoric has only grown since his first MUN experience at the SChillerMUN 2022. Ben sees the Harvard WorldMUN as a great opportunity to expand his negotiation skills in an international format. As part of the delegation, he hopes to gain practical experience in multilateral negotiation and giving speeches in English. He is especially looking forward to interacting with international students and engaging with new perspectives on global issues. As part of the FSU-Jena delegation, he wants to build on his experience at the SChillerMUN to contribute to successful negotiations. In his free time, he is into road biking and is out in nature.
Amelie Brockhaus (24) is a first-semester M.S. student in anthropogeography with a focus on migration, demographic change, and regional development at the Friedrich Schiller University in Jena. After graduating with a bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Osnabrück, she completed several internships in the field of refugee migration, most recently with internally displaced people from the English-speaking region in Cameroon. This experience highlighted to her the importance of gaining attention and support for these issues from international organizations. For this reason, she is very pleased to participate in this year's WorldMUN in Paris. She is looking forward to interacting with people from all over the world, learning more about international politics as well as getting real insights into international diplomacy.
Beatrice Zillmann (25) is completing her B.A. in Political Science and History at the Friedrich Schiller University in Jena. In her studies, she focuses on international relations and postcolonial studies. She is interested in international conflict resolution, especially in regards to intercultural approaches to problem-solving. As a participant in the SChillerMUN 2022, she represented the Republic of Ireland. She enjoyed negotiating with and mediating between other delegations and drawing up the final draft resolution. Therefore, she is looking forward to repeating this experience in a larger framework at WorldMUN.
Sofiia Shaida (19) is a third-year student of international economic relations and Ukrainian language and literature at Lviv Ivan Franko National University in Ukraine. She is currently in Germany, doing her Erasmus+ academic mobility programme at the Friedrich Schiller University in Jena. Her studies in Jena focus on political science and economics. In addition to her studies, she enjoys writing, organizing cultural events in her hometown, and volunteering. She is an active member of her community and works as both the Head of her faculty's Student Council PR & Media Committee and a member of Rotaract Lviv (an international charity organization). She is looking forward to bringing her enthusiasm for community collaboration to WorldMUN. She is particularly excited to connect with active youth from across the globe, learn negotiation strategies and work to solve global challenges!