Before the model trips to the UN, I did not have confidence in myself. Students at my school considered me illiterate because I was very shy and was always afraid to express myself or participate in class activities. I used to think the same way as them and started saying I would never make it. Today, I am comfortable speaking at conferences because I have confidence in myself. After the conference, I knew I wanted to make a big difference, not only for my country but also for the world. I started focusing on my high school classes like history, sociology, and English to prepare myself for a better future. After attending the Model UN conferences, I attended other local conferences in my country and applied the small skills I learned during the Model UN trip. Although I have many years ahead of me before I can realize my dreams, I still believe that the Model United Nations was the first step in my career to become a human rights activist and diplomat. If it had not been for the Model United Nations, I would not have participated as I am currently in the search for a solution to the global problem. I am currently working on my position paper and draft resolution for the upcoming NORTHWEST MODEL UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE 2015 to be held in Seattle this November. I am looking forward to this great opportunity to represent my school Bellevue College and hope to get something new out of