Bigmonitor - Issue 3 - 2017

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24/02/17

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Big monitor Issue 3

People of Bigmun

Meet some of the international delegates at BIGMUN

The lives of lifesavers

Interviews with 3 delegates from the UNHCR

Streetwear goes Bigmun

Get at look at some colorful outfits at this years Fashion of BIGMUN

Letter

CURRENT NEWS The Muslim’s of America Unite Against Anti-Semitic Vandalism

TODAY’S COLUMN PIECE

BACKGROUND ARTICLE

Juan Carlos shares his opinions on personality change in BIGMUN

Somalia is precarious, largely due to the influence of piracy

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LETTER from the Head of layout Looking back at when I signed up for the BIGMUN conference for the first time, three years ago, I find it quite amazing that I actually was able to.

Joining the layout team seemed like a terribly scary thing to do. Being a Pre-IB at a school that was still new to me, signing up for spending a week with a team of which I knew none of the members, it took a lot of gut. I did something which I think sums up what Model United Nations is about: pushing your own comfort zone.

Having since joined a multitude of conferences, both as press and delegate, I have been able to experience the positive impact it can have.

Maria is planning to study art on University level, either starting this september or next year, possibly taking a gap year to take a foundation course in Berlin.

“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” - Wayne Gretzky Maria Wrang-Rasmussen

The skills that a dedicated delegate can gain from being a part of MUN, is something that cannot be replaced. Whether your comfort zone is challenged by public speaking, talking to new people, or debating, MUN conferences have a habit of getting you to go the extra mile, and doing things your former self might have never done.

I have been Head of Layout for two years now, and to be able to work with a team as dedicated as Bigmun’s Press team and to see the change that it has undergone in just the short time I have been a part of it, has made the whole experience (even the long nights) worth it. I hope that you will get a chance to gain as much from this years conference as I have, and that you get to push some boundaries as well, in the future you will thank yourself for it!

Maria Cecilie Wrang-Rasmussen Head of Layout

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Letter

Letter from the Head of Layout for this years Bigmun Conference, Maria Cecilie Wrang-Rasmussen

The lives of lifesavers

Interviews with 3 delegates from the UNHCR

Portrait article

Behind the scenes of BIGMUN: meet Ane Jensen

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Bigmun Comic

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Streetwear goes BG

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Current news

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Following Bryan’s MUN adventure as he goes shopping for MUN attire

Get at look at some colourful outfits at this years Fashion of BIGMUN

The Muslim’s of America Unite Against Anti-Semitic Vandalism

Bigmonitor

Column

Juan Carlos shares his opinions on personality change in BIGMUN

People of BIGMUN

Meet some of the international delegates at BIGMUN

Background article

Somalia is precarious, largely due to the influence of piracy

Portrait Article

Sarah shares her experience with hosting for BIGMUN 2017

Head of Press Pauline Sophia Fich Mortensen Editor in Chief Emma Drostby Head of Layout Maria Cecilie Wrang-Rasmussen Head of Photography Zoe Svendsen Borra Heads of Social Media Christian Holm & Tobias Lawætz Hansen

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The lives of lifesavers Interviews with 3 delegates from the UNHCR

By Toby Waale

Sven Winkens

Photo by: Audrey Fryman

The UNHCR (United nations High Commissioner of Refugees) sector is bustling with life. Each seat filled with its own enthusiastic delegate, excited for the BIGMUN conference of 2017. I interviewed 3 delegates, about how the MUN conference was going and how they personally felt during this huge event. Though there were many newcomers into BIGMUN itself, there was also veterans in the crowd, eager to spring into action and debating.

committee, a select few sparked my interest, because of the points they made, and that their shared their own points of view in a way I have never heard before. This is the beauty of MUN - converging people in scenarios never imagined before and broadening horizons for all in witness.

him. I asked him for a quick interview and managed to get some answers from him.

Do you like the committee you were assigned to?

‘The topic I am assigned to is difficult for a delegate of Ethiopia.

While Ethiopia is in the center of the refugee crisis right now I hope While observing, I noticed a to represent it well, during the deecstatic young man named Sven bate of course.’

Winkens from Carolus Borromeus College, sitting in the front Is this your first MUN? row of the room. He had a look ‘Yes, this is my first session, Although many bright minds in his eye which suggested ex- though many of my friends restood out during debates in the citement, but also a relaxed air to commended me to start. I wasn’t -4

Lukas Benic

Alexandra Duell Photos by: Stine Tinsfeld

sure how quickly I would catch onto the system, seeing that I’ve never had pratice before, but I think I’ll get along fine. Bettering my english and talking skills will help me in the long run as well.’

With a firm shake of a hand, I moved onto my next client - The delegate of Greece, Lukas Benic from Malmo Borgarskola. He was very vocal during the debates. When nobody else was up to speak, he would always have something to say. I wanted to find out what drives his enthusiasm, so I took him for an interview during a small break from the conference.

Why did you choose to do MUN? ‘I have been to a couple before, specifically EGGMUN and a recent MUN in Malaysia. I find that getting to know people you would never encounter in any other situation is interesting. Seeing the personalities and viewpoints of these people helps me to keep an open mind to any affair.’

How are these debates compared to other debates you’ve been to?

‘While to start the debates was a bit slow, the chair really helped to encourage newcomers to speak more and share their opinions, even if it was just a small speech.

There are newbies to anything, and seeing so many people joining the ranks of MUN excites me for what is to come in the next few years.’

Seeing that he had to return to the council, and due to time restraints, I asked for the third delegate; A young lady named Alexandra Duell from Maria Stern Gymnasium, who seemed shy but still spoke up during the talks and made a good effort towards contributing.

I wanted to know how she was doing and what she thought of the conference and topic itself.

Did you prepare anything for BIGMUN prior?

“I wrote some information about the topics we are covering, though

some topics are kind of difficult.

This is my first conference, so I’m unsure of how I’m going to do, but I don’t feel bad about anything yet.

I’m excited to see what we can talk about and the people I can meet here.

What goal do you hope to achieve during the talks?

“I hope to see all of the participating countries cooperate in my sector. People need to work together and spread the load of the refugees. It would be really cool to watch the delegates talking, and getting to practice my English is always a bonus.”

At the end, the delegates returned to their seats and the brief break between the debates finished.

Though it is unlikely I will see them again after this conference, I am excited to see the potential within these people for years to come.

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Behind the scenes of BIGMUN:

meet Ane Jensen

By Aurora Squillace Woersaa

Behind Wednesday’s opening ceremony, which saw delegates from 24 different schools all over the world converging in the very heart of Birkerød Gymnasium, fællessalen; and behind the entire conference, stand months and months of meticulous planning and organisation. This process requires much more work than what you probably assume. The unsung heroes behind the success of BIGMUN -the members of the Board of Directors- are people whom you will most likely not see around a lot during these days.

But this does not mean they do not deserve equal praise and acknowledgement for the hard work they have put into the planning meetings, that started as soon as the school year started.

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as a BIGMUN Director. She is involved in anything that concerns planning and coordinating the well-oiled machine that is BIGMUN. Ane, whom has been part of this since BIGMUN’s first years of life, describes her job as being Andrew’s right-hand man and is absolutely impressed with how much the conference has grown and expanded since the start.

When asked about what made her want to get involved with the organisation and direction of BIGMUN, Ane tells us that she really loves the atmosphere, which she dearly missed during the two years she was not at Birkerød Gymnasium. However, the primary reason is that she finds the conference to be a challenging activity that develops students’ personal skills in various ways, such as raising more political awareness regarding central and relevant issues: “Representing another nation makes

“If she had to describe BIGMUN in one word, Ane would define it as rewarding, and we could not agree more.”

you realise why different countries may have such different views regarding certain issues”, she adds.

Moreover, Ane thinks that from a teacher’s perspective, it is great to see students take charge and take so much responsibility, whatever their role is, and sort of become the teachers’ “bosses” for the week.

Ane is not sure if she, when she was a seventeen year-old student, would have liked to join BIGMUN as a delegate, because she would have found it really overwhelming and is not sure she would have had the required dose of courage, but she is sure she would have loved to be involved in any other aspect of the conference. She has certainly done a wonderful job in her position behind the scenes, managing and directing the organisation, and we absolutely have to thank her as well if BIGMUN is the successful conference we know and look forward to every year.

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Streetwear goes BIG

By Laura Hvid

Victoria Janssen: Casual Business Following the latest fashion trend of casual business achieved through layers, Victoria goes for the more casual interpretation of BIGMUN formality. Like the high fashion New Yorker, Victoria goes for a loose, long blouse, loose pant, as well as statement shoes. “I like to keep it more casual and not as stiff as people usually are at BIGMUN”, she states. When not at BIGMUN she would still wear a similar outfit, making her simple outfit stand out of the crowd. When asked what style she would bring back, she quickly responded with “the 80s”, explaining her preference of thrifted clothes and street wear.

Nana Krintel: The Classic Heel Nana Krintel interprets the New York Fashion Week business woman, with her 13cm heels- with a distinct louboutin feel, yet the inspiration behind the look is simple: “I just took what I liked and felt good in. You can look quite bland at a conference like this, so I just didn’t want to look 40.” In her everyday life Nana does not look quite as formal though, mixing different styles of streetwear together. She does though state that she tends to go for statement pieces, like her heels, just like the classy New Yorker. Believing that it’s easy to become “not so unique,” Nana is fascinated by the ‘go-getter’ 90s whilst also admiring classic evening dresses of the 50s and 60s, perfectly encaptured in the New Yorker style.

Gustav Holm, ECOSOC 2: The Purple Suit Channeling the men’s fashion in New York, Gustav is the only guy in a purple suit at BIGMUN 2017. Explained simply, Gustav says: “I’ve always had a passion for purple.” giving his own rendition of the colourful suits one sees in NY Fashion Week. Would you see him out of BIGMUN, the outfit would though be drastically different. Usually preferring a high neck and a nice pair of jeans, Gustav is just as stylish on the every day basis, as he is in his purple suit. When asked if more was more “all the way, more is always more.” which is perfectly encaptured in his suit.

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Benjamin Ducheine, Roland Van Dam, Stan Peeters: Socks Seeing a pair of stripped McDonald’s socks, we of course set out on our mission to get some individual pictures. Yet after asking Benjamin for a little photo of the stylish socks, his friends, Roland and Stan, quickly pop their also wacky be-socked shoes.

When asked about where they got their inspiration, the boys jointly announce it’s a “pretty normal thing in Holland.” To spice up the otherwise classic outfit, they’ve each chosen a pair of wacky socks of McDonald’s, Van Gogh and Recreational Drugs.

Enny Wothaya, Staff: Statement Jewellery If based on unique style, Enny would definitely win the staff of the day.

Inspired by her own creative process and exploring new things, as well as current streetwear, Enny likes to stand out and not blend into the background. Through her intricate headpiece as well as pearly earrings, Enny channels the trend of large jewellery pieces, currently seen in New York and Paris Fashion Week. Subsequently, it’s understandable that when asked what her dream style item would be, Enny answered “a light blue couture dress.”

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Monica Royal: Statement Bag Monica, with not only one but two statement pieces, gains her inspiration from “anywhere,” ranging from high fashion brands to streetwear.

It’s clearly seen in her bright coral statement bag, as well as her patterned tights that Monica has seen at least one of the immense amounts of people wearing statement bags in the latest fashion weeks.

Jasmine Bowie: Flower Fashion

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Matching the lovely flowers set up in the Assembly Hall, Jasmine puts an individual spin on the formal attire of BIGMUN, with her silky, floral pants. Gaining her inspiration from herself as well as streetwear in fashion week’s up and coming Veronica Etro, Jasmine firmly believes less is more, whilst the feminine is a must. This is why you will see her wear a similar fashion in her everyday life. Probably not in heels though.

Anonymous: Intricate Jackets Being the first to answer her inspiration as herself, her intricate jackets stands out amongst the many blazers. With the small embroideries, the jacket compliments many of the new lines released by major brands such as Versace and Valentino, as well as the current streetwear trend of floral jackets. She prefers a less formal attire in her daily life, yet with the same pops of colours. Fittingly enough, it’s the wide legged pant, seen in recent fashion shows of Diane Von Furstenburg, she would ideally wear.

Alexandra Elefferonko, GA1: Patterns Alexandra stands out with her patterned jacket and stylish bag.

Seen everywhere in Fashion Week, Alexandra gained inspiration from magazines for her outfit and unique jacket. Another believer of less is more, Alexandra wears the same thing when not in BIGMUN. If able to bring any style back, she firmly answers “military incorporation,” another telling quality that she keeps up with fashion in latest magazines.

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Current news

By Alysia Hansen and Juan Carlos Haquet Briones

The Muslim’s of America Unite Against AntiSemitic Vandalism US Muslim community showed that they are not all villainous terrorists, contrary to popular belief, by raising money to repair a Jewish burial ground In recent news, a Jewish cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri, the Chesed Shel Emeth cemetery, was vandalized over the past weekend. With over 170 gravestones toppled over, broken and needing to be replaced, one can only imagine the total cost of repairs will make many a wallet cry. This is where the Muslims of America make a heroic entrance.

Through the help of an online fundraising website, Muslim-Americans across the country raised over $100 000 for the repairs.

The website, with more than 3800 supporters, urges people to donate with the words “Muslims Unite to Repair Jewish Cemetery, Muslim Americans Help Repair Anti-Semitic Vandalism of Historic Jewish Cemetery”. The site states their goal was met in a very short amount of time and promises the excess funds will be used to repair other vandalized Jewish properties “We are overjoyed to reach our $20,000 goal in only three hours. Please note that we are still accepting funds. Any additional funds raised in this campaign will assist other vandalized - 12

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Jewish centers nationwide”.

With all this support from the Muslims, why is the common misconception that all Jews and Muslims hate each other and are mortal enemies? Perhaps it is because of the conflicts in the middle east or perhaps because of the religion differences between the two, it could even be the actions of a few has affected the thoughts of the masses.

“As any other person the Muslim religion should be allowed, but, as any religion goes, extremism in islam I do not support. I support the Muslim religion as long as it is practiced in a way that does not harm others.” Delegate of the Philippines in the Human Rights council, Victoria Liasek, said when asked the question of what her opinion on the Muslim faith is as a person with Jewish background.

Ronas Taner Kesmez, the delegate of Russia in SPECPOL / GA4, as a Muslim shared his thoughts on the recent vandalism against Jews “That’s cool! I like when people can forget the conflicts they had and forget the bad opinions of the minorities and come together in times of peril.”

The positivity and support is truly heartwarming and hopefully will continue even beyond these recent anti-semitic vandalizations.

Photo by: www.mirror.co.uk

Column of the day:

Personality Change in BIGMUN The change in my peers’ personality when it comes to BIGMUN has all been positive and for the better of this event. All seem to have taken their roles seriously which makes me very proud of the student effort in BIGMUN.

Emma Drostby (Left) Pauline Mortensen (right)

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ednesday marked the kickstart of BIGMUN and it is time to report my first impressions on my first work-day as a journalist, as well as the committees and their organisation, formality and competitiveness.

For the press, I would like to start talking about our Head of Press Pauline Sophia Fich Mortensen, and Editor in Chief Emma Drostby. In a regular school environment, both of them are calm, reserved and very friendly.

One can clearly see in their persona that they are also organised and very neat however their modesty will not allow to admit it.

In the press room, this whole thing changes, the calm and reserved people they usually portray in their daily act is gone.

They become talkative, concise and formal with a just the right dose of bossy. As soon as work hours begin they inspire work, and with their formal approach to BIGMUN they perfectly set the mood that the rest of us should adopt whilst in the room.

Photo by: Josefine Bjerre Lyndgaard

I personally do not deal well with authority but I have no issues serving under their rule. Their organisational skills help me be more productive. I have no idea how they manage being everyone’s beacon of light when the writers are in doubt and at the same time run through so much work.

In the delegates, I have yet to meet the visiting students, however I have noticed dramatic change in some of the people I met. Mikkel Elk (Chair of GA4) being the only real noticeable exception, as his serious attitude with a slight tone of cynicism is still present in his chair role.

More on the dramatic change though, most of my friends goof around, we all do sometimes, but my friend group specifically is known for the overt use of internet memes. During their committees they all remained serious, focused on their role as a delegate and all exchanged arguments forth and back with sensible points that made their specific committees very competitive (Gotta mention Crisis committee, you guys are rocking it.)

A last thing I could say would be, I was very worried about delegates following their own ideology over their nation’s true perspective on a subject. I saw many of the key nations to specific committees being misrepresented by their delegates, with points that sometimes were the polar opposite of the nation’s philosophy.

However opposing delegates should be able to identify the same flaws I did, and with the use of a couple of figures one can completely shut them down. (if a nation is pro death penalty for instance, and you have the figures to back it up, don’t be afraid to tell the delegation being misrepresented that he/she is having a completely different standpoint).

The request is not to change your real life perspective, but when it comes to your attitude and perspective as you are playing the role of a delegate I feel like some delegates need drastic adjustments in the way their portray their “delegate character”..

To summarise the rather positive experience; I hope you had a first impression as positive as mine on the conference’s kickstart, you enjoy your days in BIGMUN, and you have an amazing day.

By Juan Carlos Haquet Briones

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People of Bigmun

By Sarah Warming

August Sweden Birkerød Gym

nasium,

Riyan, England Birkerød Gymnasium Photo by: Christian Erforth.

August & Riyan Riyan, a nineteen-year-old delegate from England and August, a sixteen-year-old delegate from Sweden, both attending Birkerød Gymnasium, talk about how they have influenced each other’s lives since meeting this school year.

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way. My whole perception of the world has changed, worldwide politics, taxation reforms, everything has been changed because of Riyan. He has influenced my life so so much. Every time I look at him I just think of all the good times we have shared, you know? Looking into each other’s eyes every now and then in Harkelin a couple times during these three months.

We haven’t talked that much but that doesn’t change my perception of him and worldwide matters.”

Riyan: “When I first met August three months ago, he seemed like a very intelligent person and he spread his wisdom. His wisdom and joy spreads upon his other classmates throughout every lesson, especially the ones he sits around.”

August: “Only the ones I sit around? What about the rest of Harlekin and the rest of the world? You know, I’m really starting to doubt my perception of you.”

Merel Holland

Bastian Holland Carolus Borremeus School

Photo by: Christian Erforth

Carolus Borremeus School

Photo by: Josefine Bjerre Lyndgaard

Bastian

Merel

Bastian, a seventeen-year-old delegate from the Carolus Borremeus School in Holland, tells us about what it was like growing up in a Korean family living in Holland.

Merel, a sixteen-year-old delegate from Carolus Borremeus school in Holland, tells us about the most important person in her life right now.

“Since my parents were both adopted from Korea, I really had a rough time finding my own identity because I look like a Korean, but I’m actually raised in a very Dutch manner - we speak Dutch at home. It was really hard for me to find a pathway through both of those cultures. My parents are not really Korean in a sense but they both found their families so we lived in Korea for three years.

In that time, I really became Korean, while before I was just a Dutchman. After coming back to the Netherlands, I really needed time for me to adjust again to the Dutch culture and adjusting was hard in a way because I had to find my own way of dealing with being Korean and Dutch. So yeah, my youth was pretty rough.”

“I have a boyfriend and he lives in Italy. I don’t see him that often since I’m from the Netherlands, but he’s very important to me because he is like my best friend and I can talk to him about everything. Yeah, he is very important to me. We met through an exchange program with our school, and when I was in Italy, we didn’t really bond or anything, but then he came to the Netherlands and we fell in love, I think. We kissed and we felt like we should be in a relationship and try this. We have been dating for almost five months, and I’m going to see him again in six days now. I went to Italy during the Christmas break, and it was very good because I hadn’t seen him for three months.”

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Somali pirates causes peril

By Mads Hjerrild Hansen

Somalia is precarious, largely due to the influence of piracy

collect valuable resources and ransom high-profile people, in order to gather as much plunder together to eventually present to their leader. Judith Tebbutt Through the vast waters of the is one amongst many who have Indian Ocean, the menacing fac- endured captivity by the Somali tions roam, readying themselves pirates. Judith was captured from to jump aboard, and pillage off of an island close to Kenya, and her the inculpable cargo vessels that husband was killed during the are simply trying to deliver to night of the kidnapping. During the appropriate collectors. While her captivity, she suffered from pirates have always been danger- starvation, leading to protruded ous, they are even more so now, veins and feebleness. Her experisince they carry automatic maence has steered her life into one chine guns as opposed to wielding of constant PTSD and reliving swords and blunderbusses. Using a moment she wishes she could these firearms, they are able to eviscerate from her memory. Her - 16

life will never be the same, and the Somali pirates are to blame.

These incidents are the reason great measures must be taken to certify that it does not happen again. Locations swarming with pirates must be policed vigilantly, however, political difficulties may hinder authorities from being able to protect the area.

Although piracy is seen around the globe, maritime pirates predominantly originate from Somalia, a country on the Eastern verge of the African continent. It is bordered by Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Kenya.

With a population of approx-

Photo by: Faber / Judit Tebbutt

Judith and her husband before the incident

Photo by: AP PHOTO

Judith on the day of her rescue

imately 10 million, Somalia is the country with the lowest GDP per capita, at $400. This figure signifies the instability the country is in. The economy’s state is taken into account, which means that it is also an accurate representation of the well-being of the average person. To corroborate, it ranked 172 out of 174 on the HDI (Human Development Index) before being excluded from the list due to the lack of data. Although numerous efforts are being made to minimise the amount of piracy, concerns have been raised about them, due to the risk of shattering the fragile state. Reforms being made should not only decrease piracy, but also ensure Somali reforms, so that they are not dug further into their poverty-fueled pit.

That being said, there has already been a few successful attempts, such as the installment of the TFG (Transitional Federal

Government) in Somalia, which has decreased instability and piracy drastically. Various security protocols from MSCHOA have been enforced to ensure that everyone is aware of the potential threats. Every ship that passes through a danger zone is fitted with defences, sails faster, and has improved communication systems. These are measures that may seem extreme - but are necessary.

Consequently, control of Somali pirate forces has decreased, however, they are still a danger, and it is incumbent that it is dealt with.

We can conclude that Somali maritime pirates is not a straightforward issue to coordinate.

Multiple factors must be taken into account in order to decrease the amount of pirates while not further destabilizing the East African country. Albeit - the safety of innocent people must be prioritized. The issue is being tackled by the General Assembly 6 - Legal.

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Hosting for BIGMUN 2017 As BIGMUN 2017 starts, delegates from all around the world walk through the front doors of Birkerød Gymnasium. Some have travelled for hours with both plane, train, and bus, others come from Allerød, the town over. In preparations for the conference, students at Birkerød Gymnasium, including myself, have volunteered to host one or two delegates from different places around the world.

By Sarah Warming Photos by: Christian Erforth.

When the posters for “Hosting for BIGMUN!” first started popping up around school, I knew it was time to step in. I had never hosted anyone for BIGMUN before, but I was fairly sure it would be fun when I signed up. Hosting had been recommended from previous students, and everyone said it was a super fun experience. I saw this as an opportunity to get out of my comfort zone and help two people coming to Denmark for the first time. At 17:00 on Wednesday the twenty second of February, I was still rushing to finish my first article for Bigmonitor, and I knew that I was supposed to be upstairs to pick up my two delegates that were going to live with me for the rest of the week. At 17: 30, I was finally done, but half an hour late for pickup. However, I eventually met my two host students and we went home to relax after the first - 18

day of BIGMUN. In total, students from Birkerød Gymnasium are hosting 79 people from Spain, the United States, the Netherlands, and Germany, thanks to Ella Hardy, head of accommodations, who has worked tirelessly at getting everyone a place to stay. I have the pleasure of hosting two guys from Kent Denver High School, Shreyas and Nick, whom I was greeted by with huge smiles. We drove home and immediately started learning about each other’s lives.

We had a lot in common since they were from the US, and my family and I had lived there for eight years. The conversation was easy, and the two boys were super down to earth. “It’s been terrible so far,” Shreyas says sarcastically, laughing, while I talk to him about his first night. “We arrived in Denmark two days ago and then stayed with our hosts for the

first time last night. It just adds a different aspect because you get to learn more about the culture, learn the language, partially… not that well. It’s been interesting to see what it’s like to be a highschool student in Denmark.”

I look forward to getting to know my two host students more throughout the week and showing them what it is like living in Denmark. They have already been taught the most important Danish words such as “rødgrød med fløde” and been around Nyhavn, Round Tower, and Papirøen in Copenhagen. So far, I have learned that strangers are not as scary as we think, and that inviting them into your everyday life can be a really interesting experience. As BIGMUN continues, the hosts and host students will continue to make memories and learn from each other.

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It just adds a different aspect because you get to learn more about the culture, learn the language, partially… not that well. It’s been interesting to see what it’s like to be a highschool student in Denmark

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