The democratic system is a way for students to begin approaching the world they will join as adults in a few years. They got the chance to approach the candidates, have their voices heard, watch them debate and ask questions later and finally use the power of informed voting to select the candidate they thought was the best for the job. This experience prepares them as citizens of the world. They will soon be in charge of making decisions that will impact the structure of their countries and rights of citizens, to name a few. Understanding the importance of being informed and questioning candidates is a skill we believe is crucial in the formative years of teenagers.
The learning experience doesn’t end here, students will get the chance to keep their chosen Secretary General accountable throughout the year. Making sure they’re available and fulfill their campaign promises. They will open constant debates with them so as to reach agreements where everyone participates. Since it was such a tight race, both the Secretary General and the Under-Secretary General will have to work together in order to match their proposals and make sure all the students’ voices are heard.
Finally, we want to congratulate Ricardo Sap on winning this election. We know you will do an excellent job during the upcoming model. We would also like to congratulate Valeria Raya on getting the Under-Secreatry General position. This was a very close race and we hope our students continue to learn and grow as we move along with this experience.
