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JRU student recognized at Asia World Model United Nations X in Malaysia
A computer engineering student from Jose Rizal University has earned the “Best Introduction Video” award at the latest Asia World Model United Nations (AWMUN) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The AWMUN is a youth international conference where delegates can converse about current global issues.
With the theme “Navigating the Future: Shaping Our Role in the 5th Industrial Revolution,” the AWMUN X ran from February 14 to 17.
JRU's Albosran Gandawali, a third-year student of computer engineering, was one of 52 Filipinos that participated in the AWMUN X, which had 238 delegates from 27 countries.
“As a student leader, I aspire to inspire others by encouraging them to pursue their dreams fearlessly,” Gandawali said in his introduction video.
Gandawali became a member of their department’s student council and is currently an editor in their school newspaper. He also plans to become a lawyer.
'Surreal, great opportunity'
Talking to GMA News Online, Gandawali shared that he had a “great experience'' at AWMUN X.
Gandawali also said that he felt nervous during the conference since it was also his first time going out of the country alone.
“I was so nervous, and I felt all the emotions, but I really focused on things that I could gain instead of focusing on what I really felt and being nervous about it,” he said.
“And it's really a surreal and a great opportunity for me to really build myself in communication and other things,” he added.
Gandawali also participated in the discussion on “Electric Vehicles and Lithium Waste: A Double-Edged Sword,” representing Colombia on the UN Environment Programme Governing Council.
“We were given one minute to speak about our country, what they have done for mitigating the [risk of using] lithium-ion batteries, what else they can do in the future, and how they can collaborate with the United Nations to further that proposed solution for this current issue,” Gandawali said.
After their presentation, the delegates debated the draft resolutions they had come up with. To decide which resolution will be passed, it must gain the support of at least one-third of all members.
“But we got fewer votes for the draft resolution. Nonetheless, the committees and chairs will look into it so that they can be able to really find the common grounds of both draft resolutions so that they can be able to do something on it,” Gandawali said.
For those aspiring to join international conferences, Gandawali advised the youth to take courage and “dare to live your dreams.”
“So just really pursue your dreams and always be thankful,” Gandawali said. — VBL, GMA Integrated News
