Nine of my fellow upper school students and I traveled to Berlin to partake in BERMUN (Berlin Model United Nations) hosted by the John F. Kennedy School from November 14th to November 19th. We had four days of committee sessions and we discussed some of the world’s most pressing issues with students from all over the world to come up with innovative solutions while representing countries with vastly different beliefs. 

We represented three different countries, Austria, The Philippines, and The Democratic Republic of the Congo as well as judges in the International Court of Justice. We discussed topics ranging from phasing out environmentally harmful subsidies to minimizing income inequality. A 10th-grade student who attended the trip said “This was one of the best trips I’ve ever had. I genuinely enjoyed every single bit of it”. This was an opinion held by many, if not all, of the attendees. 

We also visited some of Berlin’s most interesting tourist attractions, such as the TV tower, the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, the Brandenburg Gate, and more. A highlight of the trip for me was our walking tour down Karl-Marx-Alle and learning about the rich history of Berlin. 

Special thanks to Ms. McCluskey and Ms. Eadon for working hard to make the trip fulfilling for everyone.