2021/07/19 08:30:00 日本大学英語模擬国連会議（JUEMUN）学生レポート
学生ニュース
英米語学科
英米語学科ブログの「学生ニュース」では、英語学習や国際理解などの分野で活躍する英米語学科の学生たちを紹介します。「学生ニュース」第２号は、４年生の楳田愛依さんと横山実紅さんによる日本大学英語模擬国連会議（JUEMUN）の報告です。
JUEMUN Website：JUEMUN 2021 – Japan University English Model United Nations
[Ai Umeda]
1. About the JUEMUN class and preparation
In the classes, students researched their assigned countries and exchanged information with each other regarding what problems the country had to solve and what policies they could suggest. All the JUEMUN classes held by Mr. Angus McGregor were helpful for my preparation for JUEMUN. Although a lot of research and critical thinking were required before the event, he gave a lot of advice and support so that I was able to join with confidence.
2. About the JUEMUN event
My first experience with JUEMUN was in 2018 as a 1st year student when I joined as a member of the support staff team. I could not observe the meetings well because of my staff work; however, I saw many participants who were engaged in this event with all their enthusiasm. I was overwhelmed by what I saw, so I decided to participate as a delegate the next year.
Although this year was my third time to participate in the event as a delegate, I learned many new things. The first time I joined in 2019, I was not able to contribute to the meeting and discussions that much, which was really frustrating for me. Thus, I decided to join again the next year. In 2020 the event was held online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and it was different from the face-to-face event, but I did better than the previous year. I was also in charge of a working group a facilitator for the first time, and I did my best to lead the meeting. It was not easy, but I tried to let all the delegates have a discussion. This year, I was a facilitator again and it is true that there were some difficulties; however, I realized that I could lead the discussions well and understand what other delegates were saying, and this was reflected in the final resolution we drafted. My experience this year is a result of my past experiences with JUEMUN, and all gave me more confidence for the future.
[Miku Yokoyama]
1. About the JUEMUN class and preparation
This year’s JUEMUN was on June 25th-27th, and both the event and class were conducted online. In class, Mr. Angus McGregor helped us to build the basic background knowledge of both the conference agenda and the countries that we were representing. The process of researching and deepening one’s knowledge about the country and its positions on the themed agenda was really challenging work because there was a massive amount of information. But, at the same time, through my research, I was able to learn that there were also a lot of people and organizations trying to make the world a better place. Most importantly, whenever students had troubles or things that they could not understand, Mr. McGregor always taught us very kindly and helped us out to be better prepared for the event.
2. About the JUEMUN event
This year was my second JUEMUN experience, and when I first participated in this event as a second-year student, I was surprised and overwhelmed by many other students’ passion and immense preparation for the event, so keeping up with the discussion and expressing some opinions were all I could do. However, this year I was able to write some resolution clauses and think deeply about the most effective way to solve the issues of the agenda. The common thing that I felt through my experiences these past two years is that participating in the JUEMUN conference was tough, but it was worth it and was certainly an enjoyable experience.
JUEMUN and the KUFS class are not like a typical class that I took in a certain term, as it will remain as one of the memories that I experienced through university life. Moreover, for those thinking about joining JUEMUN in the future, you will be stimulated and influenced by the people you meet, and it will make you feel proud about being a KUFS student. Actually, there are many students from the Department of Global Studies that participate in this event, so it is a good opportunity to engage with other people from around the university. However, the class led by Mr. McGregor and Mr. Gibson are very warm and inclusive just like the slogan of SDGs “No one left behind,” so there is nothing to worry about.
Two years ago, I joined JUEMUN after I heard that the class was stimulating and challenging, and at times I joked with my friend that it was also damaging. However, after participating in JUEMUN as a fourth-year student, I felt it was so inspiring. It is inspiring to participate in JUEMUN and the class, to try to suggest your opinion or solution at the conference with other delegates, and to learn about and face the reality of the inequalities in this world. All of this is challenging and motivating, and in the end, that was what JUEMUN was for me. It was fun and worth trying, so if you are thinking of joining in 2022, give it a whirl!
JUEMUN Website：JUEMUN 2021 – Japan University English Model United Nations
[Ai Umeda]
1. About the JUEMUN class and preparation
In the classes, students researched their assigned countries and exchanged information with each other regarding what problems the country had to solve and what policies they could suggest. All the JUEMUN classes held by Mr. Angus McGregor were helpful for my preparation for JUEMUN. Although a lot of research and critical thinking were required before the event, he gave a lot of advice and support so that I was able to join with confidence.
2. About the JUEMUN event
My first experience with JUEMUN was in 2018 as a 1st year student when I joined as a member of the support staff team. I could not observe the meetings well because of my staff work; however, I saw many participants who were engaged in this event with all their enthusiasm. I was overwhelmed by what I saw, so I decided to participate as a delegate the next year.
Although this year was my third time to participate in the event as a delegate, I learned many new things. The first time I joined in 2019, I was not able to contribute to the meeting and discussions that much, which was really frustrating for me. Thus, I decided to join again the next year. In 2020 the event was held online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and it was different from the face-to-face event, but I did better than the previous year. I was also in charge of a working group a facilitator for the first time, and I did my best to lead the meeting. It was not easy, but I tried to let all the delegates have a discussion. This year, I was a facilitator again and it is true that there were some difficulties; however, I realized that I could lead the discussions well and understand what other delegates were saying, and this was reflected in the final resolution we drafted. My experience this year is a result of my past experiences with JUEMUN, and all gave me more confidence for the future.
[Miku Yokoyama]
1. About the JUEMUN class and preparation
This year’s JUEMUN was on June 25th-27th, and both the event and class were conducted online. In class, Mr. Angus McGregor helped us to build the basic background knowledge of both the conference agenda and the countries that we were representing. The process of researching and deepening one’s knowledge about the country and its positions on the themed agenda was really challenging work because there was a massive amount of information. But, at the same time, through my research, I was able to learn that there were also a lot of people and organizations trying to make the world a better place. Most importantly, whenever students had troubles or things that they could not understand, Mr. McGregor always taught us very kindly and helped us out to be better prepared for the event.
2. About the JUEMUN event
This year was my second JUEMUN experience, and when I first participated in this event as a second-year student, I was surprised and overwhelmed by many other students’ passion and immense preparation for the event, so keeping up with the discussion and expressing some opinions were all I could do. However, this year I was able to write some resolution clauses and think deeply about the most effective way to solve the issues of the agenda. The common thing that I felt through my experiences these past two years is that participating in the JUEMUN conference was tough, but it was worth it and was certainly an enjoyable experience.
JUEMUN and the KUFS class are not like a typical class that I took in a certain term, as it will remain as one of the memories that I experienced through university life. Moreover, for those thinking about joining JUEMUN in the future, you will be stimulated and influenced by the people you meet, and it will make you feel proud about being a KUFS student. Actually, there are many students from the Department of Global Studies that participate in this event, so it is a good opportunity to engage with other people from around the university. However, the class led by Mr. McGregor and Mr. Gibson are very warm and inclusive just like the slogan of SDGs “No one left behind,” so there is nothing to worry about.
Two years ago, I joined JUEMUN after I heard that the class was stimulating and challenging, and at times I joked with my friend that it was also damaging. However, after participating in JUEMUN as a fourth-year student, I felt it was so inspiring. It is inspiring to participate in JUEMUN and the class, to try to suggest your opinion or solution at the conference with other delegates, and to learn about and face the reality of the inequalities in this world. All of this is challenging and motivating, and in the end, that was what JUEMUN was for me. It was fun and worth trying, so if you are thinking of joining in 2022, give it a whirl!
