Activity & Service

Recently I've taken part in the 2nd edition of International Language Schools Conference organised by Project Travel (a language school from Katowice). The conference took place on 19th and 20th of January and the whole event was held at the Law & Administration faculty of the University of Silesia. The team of volunteers was pretty big and every single one of us had a specific task to carry out during the conference and mine was to take care of Mrs Susan Evans; a representative from the language school from Great Britain called Kingswood. My duties consisted of helping her during the presentations, taking care of the students gathered on the said presentations, translating the conversation between Susan and Polish students or their parents. Moreover, I was responsible for taking care of her (brewing her tea and basically keeping her company).
These two days were really tiring; I had so many things to do that I was basically running around for 90% of the time. I've really tried my best and Susan actually liked me. At the end of the conference she even told me that I did a great job and she even recommended me to the BLS school to give me a holiday internship there (which is very likely to happen and I am so excited!!).
During the converence I've learnt that the organisation of such events is way more difficult than I expected which made me less critical towards them. Also, I've learnt that when you give 110% of yourself and pour your heart into the littlest things you're doing - there's always going to be someone who sees it, appreciates it and rewards you (maybe just with a smile, but that's kinda enough to make you feel great). I finally understand what volunteering is all about :)

Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify own strenghts and areas for growth
2. Demonstrate that the challenges have been undertaken and developing new skills in the process.
4. Show commitment and perservance in CAS experience
5. Demonstrate the skills and recognize the benefits of working collaboratively
6. Demonstrate engagement with issues of global importance
7. Recognize and consider the ethics of choices and actions

Creativity & Activity & Service

Katowice Model United Nations 2018!!! What a great event it was. Besides being really close to my heart (as I've been with KatMUN since its very first edition), this conference really was one of the best that I've ever attended. This time I wasn't a delegate, but a Chairperson of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and it was the first time I did it. I have to say that it was very challenging and more difficult than I expected. The Chair of the committee is basically someone that takes care of the delegates, allows them to speak, supervises the proceedings and guards the Rules of Procedure that have to be applied. I admit; it was kind of difficult and the fact that I was a first timer made it even more difficult. But I did quite well!! I felt nice being a Chair, because it is so empowering and makes you feel really important. Also, helping the delegates, advising them and taking care; it makes you feel like a better person. I've learnt a lot about human resources management and being a leader, which I am sure will be very helpful in my future job. And the most important thing for me? Well,  seeing the improvement in my skills. In the first edition I was a page - someone who delivers the notes between the delegates. On the second edition I was the delefate. And now I finally was a Chair. It made me realize that I'm climbing to the top when it comes to the MUN sessions and it makes me tear up with joy a little.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify own strenghts and areas for growth
2. Demonstrate that the challenges have been undertaken and developing new skills in the process.
3. Demonstrate how to initiate and plan CAS experience
4. Show commitment and perservance in CAS experience
5. Demonstrate the skills and recognize the benefits of working collaboratively
6. Demonstrate engagement with issues of global importance
7. Recognize and consider the ethics of choices and actions