This year 19 HWIS students attended Harvard Model United Nations Conference (HMUN) in Beijing, from March 20-23. These students had to work hard to prepare themselves for the fast-paced and challenging atmosphere of the conference. Over 1000 students from many countries gathered to model the United Nations structure, debating topics in such as the civil war in Syria, the spread of HIV/AIDS, and the prevalence of illegal drug trafficking.

Our students did an excellent job of adjusting to the demands of the conference. Educationally the experience requires research, careful listening and note taking, formal English for speaking and writing, and cross-cultural awareness both in meeting and understanding delegates from other countries.

 In addition, they made new friends, enjoyed Beijing, and had an experience to last a lifetime.