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 

Creativity

Tattoos have always been something really close to my heart; I adore how unique they are and how beautifully they can ornament a body, and very often - they also have a meaning. I treat them like a form of art and I always wanted to have one, ever since I can remember. Currently I've got 5 of them and love them all to the bits. Two days ago, two brand new ones were added to my little collection. My tattoo artist and I have carefully picked the pattern and got down to work. One of them - the floral dotwork - was something that I wanted for a long time. I already had one flower on my arm, but I wanted to add something more and make the tattoo bigger and more spectacular. I had many ideas on how to do it and by adding them to the project - it all became a perfect, personalized whole. The second one is a really tiny piece on my ribcage. The font and placement is completely my idea. The tattoo is a simple, minimalistic inscription 'GRL PWR', which is basically a shortcut from 'Girl Power'. A lot of young women now decide to tattoo these words on their skin, because it expresses their feminist attitude in life. I myself can proudly admit to being a feminist and that's why I wanted it to be a permanent part of my body. I really love both of them.

Learning Outcomes:

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 

Activity

This month my exercising routine wasn't really that broad due to the lack of time. However, I'm proud of myself for not skipping it at all.
Walkies with my dog keep on being one of my priorities and I spend on it at least two hours every week. I really is a lot of fun for the both of us and this experience creates special bonds between us, which very often results in reflecting on the fact, that relationship between a human and his animal really can be one of a kind. Besides bringing a lot of joy into my life, long walks with Olinek have taught me that real friendship does not necessarily have to be built with another human being, and sometimes all you really need is a fluffy four-legged creature.

Learning Outcomes:

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
7. Recognize and consider the ethics of choices and actions

Creativity & Service

Warsaw Model United Nations has definitely been one of my favourite socio-cultural experiences ever. It took place from the 29th of November to the 1st of December. The country that I was representing was France and I took place in the proceedings of Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Council, with the topic 'Improving the living conditions in the Midle East to stop the flow of migrants to Europe'.
First of all, I really liked the whole committee and the team that I've been working with was simply great. I've had a pleasure to meet loads of ambitious, amazing and incredibly friendly young people. Despite the fact, that solving the problem was a huge challenge, debating with those people was much fun.
Secondly, I really am happy that the main topic of this conference was focused on the issue of migrants. It's such a popular topic nowadays, but also complex enough that most people have trouble understanding it. By playing the role of a representative of a certain country, researching the policy and then listening to the points of view of other delegates really clears out the topic and makes it so much easier to understand. MUN experience is very educating and I think that all the precious things we carry out will benefit in our future. Diplomatic skills and open mindedness that I've gained from MUN sessios are one of a kind and all the people that I've met there say the same. I am so thankful for being a part of Model Unired Nations society and I believe that as long as the future of the world is in the hands of such people, we have much less to worry 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.
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

Activity

A couple days ago, when I was in Warsaw, my boyfriend and I decided to go out and do something active and entertaining. At first we went to the local park on Wlodarzewska street, where I discovered a small trampoline built into the ground. It was great to jump on it for a couple minutes and feel like a child once again. After visiting the park, we ended up roaming around the Old City and our casual trip has turned into a proper sightseeing. I've been to Warsaw many times in my life and in fact, I'm moving there in May; right after the final exams. But frankly speaking, I've never really discovered this beautiful city and certainly not in such great atmosphere. We were walking around, looking at the buildings, visiting random antique shops and talking about the past of Warsaw. I felt that it was a well spent afternoon, because we've not only burnt loads of calories while walking, but also learnt something new and interesting. It made me reflect on the fact that getting to know your city doesn't always have to be boring and you really can learn a lot while casually having a good time, you just need to do it in your own way.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify own strenghts and areas for growth
3. Demonstrate how to initiate and plan 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