Of MUNs and withdrawal

Stella Maris College Model united Nations 2010. A few months ago the very idea seemed ambitious. Little did I know that come August 18th, I'd be one of the 170 wishing the SMCMUN would go on forever.

I'm really late in writing what I consider a humble tribute to what SMC has taught me and given me. Divyam and Dhiya, damn them, have already beaten me to penning their wonderfully honest thoughts onto a blog. I love them of course, just wish I had written it before them. Redundant as it may sound, SMCMUN has been the single most redefining moment in the two and a half years I've spent in Stella. Right from drafting the proposal, coordinating the event itself, sponsors hunt, searching for suitable accommodation facilities, writing study guides, giving out country allotments and finally meeting some awesome people, the MUN has been a whirlwind experience and something I'm sure I'll cherish forever. I've been to other MUNs before, but SMCMUN is much closer to the heart as it was organised and carried out by an amazing team of 70 odd people all from SMC.

It is during these times that the strength of friendships shared is tested. Sorely. I'm not going to feign that everything was rosy and happy during the 6 months of preparation. So many little quarrels, squabbles and miscommunication later, we still managed to present an event as a team and more importantly as a college. At no point of time did the emotions play a role in defining how the event will turn out. And the success will go to them all. Specifically as Divyam and Dhiya (Sigh) pointed out, Poorvaja, Shreya, Shuba, Dhivya, Sanya, Teena, Nicy and the SMC Union.

But, to me, the entire crew of SMCMUN, namely those brilliant, hardworking, earnest and enthusiastic 100 odd people who gave it their all to make this event what it was, take the credit. My best friends, who listened to me whine about the work, stood by me throughout the whole time, put up with me when I didn't have time to even acknowledge their presence, I love you guys!

Here's a special mention to Deep who flew in from Montreal: You are crazy, annoying, narcissistic, amusing, brilliant and a truly wonderful chair. I can't imagine a better start to being on the executive board! I miss you annoying me. We shall Skype soon! :D

To the rest of the amazing boys from VIT: You have made SMCMUN what it is. Gufran, Divyam, Karan, Adi, Dev, Tito, Ramit and all the others who came from VIT, thank you guys. Without you and your constant support the event wouldn't have been half as fun :)

To the delegates, from the entire SMCMUN: We love you. Without you the event wouldn't have taken place and since this is starting to sound like Dhiya's Vote of thanks, I shall stop.

The lesson learnt and the times spent making the event happen have been a life changing moment for many and I'll never get another opportunity to being with people like you all again. I'm eternally grateful that I chose Stella now. SMCMUN 2011, I'm sure is going to be bigger and better!

To quote my annoying friend :Peace!

Loads of love,
Rasikha