Panthers of ISKL #320: Rajit G. (‘26) - The MUN Secretary General
As secretary general, there was a lot of work that had to be done to organize the conference and have it run as smoothly as possible. There was a lot of planning that went into it, last-minute changes, and many moving parts that needed to be constantly considered and updated. I wanted the conference to run as perfectly as possible so that everyone could enjoy the experience.
Meet Rajit G. (’26), one of our IASAS MUN Secretaries General, who played a key role in planning this year’s conference. As part of ISKL’s student-led Secretariat team, he spent months preparing to ensure every delegate enjoyed a welcoming and well-organized experience. Now in his fifth year of MUN, he reflects on the students who inspired him, the work behind hosting the conference, and his hopes of passing on his love of debating to the next generation.
Here is Rajit’s story:
Tell us more about how you were inspired to participate in IASAS MUN.
I was inspired by all that IASAS MUN offers. From building public speaking skills to polishing writing skills, I was inspired to participate in the activity and learn more about how the world functions, and try to come up with solutions. Throughout my 5 years of participating in MUN, I was also inspired by the many seniors I saw each year who amazed and inspired me with their MUN skills, as well as mentors and teachers who continue to inspire me to pursue MUN.
This year, ISKL had the honor of hosting the 2025 IASAS MUN Conference, welcoming over 200 delegates from across the region. What kind of preparation was needed to bring the conference to life?
This conference took a lot of preparation going into it, with our work starting in January this year. To truly ensure the best experience we could provide for delegates, we also assembled close to 200 flags and over 300 placards for them, as well as organizing all the rooms with notebooks and pens, and then organizing the opening and closing ceremonies to ensure that everything ran smoothly. There was also a lot of work that went into making sure that all committees had relevant topics, along with a balanced set of country delegations, and ensuring that all delegates were assigned a delegation and each school was allocated the right slots in our master matrix. A lot of work also went into filming our General Assembly crisis videos and organizing the larger committees when all 200+ delegates gathered to debate.
Please describe your feelings leading up to the conference.
I was quite nervous leading up to IASAS MUN. As secretary general, there was a lot of work that had to be done to organize the conference and have it run as smoothly as possible. There was a lot of planning that went into it, last-minute changes, and many moving parts that needed to be constantly considered and updated. I wanted the conference to run as perfectly as possible so that everyone could enjoy the experience, which is why I was anxious leading up, yet also excited to see people from the previous year.
What advice would you give students participating in MUN in future years?
I think the best advice would be to just get up there. MUN may not seem like it's your thing, but even if you’ve never tried it or any public speaking event, I do believe that everyone can find their voice in MUN. There are so many key aspects of research and public speaking that go into MUN that I think everyone should try it at least once. For those returning to MUN, the best advice I would give is to be persistent. I understand that it can be hard sometimes when you aren’t getting much speaking time, but it matters that you stay consistent and always try to get up there and give a speech, as it helps build confidence and polish your skills that simply typing up speeches or resolutions won’t allow you to do.
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