The Daily SAIMUNER #8

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THE DAILY

No. 8

SAIMUNER Wednesday, July 4th 2018

www.saimun.net

High School Interview: Nimo Wahome

By Kuria Kasumba

in two of my friends, asking whether it was good enough to raise. They told me to go for it. So I did. I used my friends to boost myself as well as build my confidence to a point where I could break a barrier and take the first step. How has the experience been so far?

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Delegate Nimo Wahome

Interviewee: Nimo Wahome. Nimo Wahome is currently a student enrolled in the Nova Pioneer Girls Tatu. She is in the 2nd form of a total of four. This year, she represents the delegation of the country Kiribati in the Social, Cultural and Humanitarian Committee (SOCHUM). Is this your first MUN conference? I have been to a MUN Conference before. I, however, have never attended a Sub-Saharan African International Model United Nations (SAIMUN) before. Were/Are you nervous? Yes, very much so. Especially when I spoke today. I first had to gather the necessary courage to quell the nervousness, that doesn’t quite go away until you start speaking. In all honesty, I found out it’s an amazing experience. How did you manage to overcome the nervousness? Okay so at first I did not know whether or not my point was worth sharing. I then decided to confide

In a word, it has been interesting. What makes it really interesting is the people here. The populace is quite diverse. Listening to the eloquent speakers helps me develop my speech. Since the environment is conducive, I find it possible to focus and stay on top of the task at hand. Do you feel any pressure to speak out during conference? During the conference there is relatively okay pressure. This is because you are not necessarily forced into speaking out but instead the pressure is from within. A delegate has to have their own volition to present their views to the Assembly. The atmosphere is actually accepting and everyone is encouraged to participate in active debate. This builds a delegate as a whole because it is them themselves who initiate their growth. Are there any aspirations you look forward to in this conference? I aim to speak freely and eloquently in the SOCHUM Committee. By the end of the Conference I would like to have complete control over my voice and use it at will. My assumption is that it will take place through my consistent practice.


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