Aditi – Little Miss Fabulous

Our press head can’t be encapsulated by one character, and that’s why she’s little miss fabulous! Empathetic, smart and always ready to lend a helping hand, she is the best person to go to if you need help framing your ideas, if you need someone to boost your enthusiasm at 830 am on a Sunday morning, or if you just want to chat. 

Aria – Little Miss Bossy

Aria, our other press head has a very critical eye for detail, polishing articles to perfection. She might be short, but her list of corrections and edits after reading an article, are a mile long. She’s full of life, zest and is a lot of fun! If you need feedback on an article or a poem, or just confidence for press conference, Aria’s always there to help you! 

Tanisha – Little Miss Giggles

Tanisha, the editor of press is snappy with her editing! She always has a smile on her face, cheering up the entire press team! Go to her if committee was boring, she’ll brighten up your mood!

Bhakti – Little Miss Sunshine

Bhakti, our other press editor fills up the rainy, dull atmosphere with lots of light and love! She’s always here to save you if you mess up while talking to committee! Also, Bhakti always has food! She’s like a little cupcake that ges and steals cupcakes!

Are you Aditi, Aria, Bhakti or Tanisha?

Like oatmeal? Or maybe Pancakes? Steak or spaghetti? Tell us, and we’ll tell you who you’re most like.

To find out click here and take this fun quiz!

USA: Man United

One of the most obvious ones to kick off with! Once a superpower of the 20^th century, is not what it once was. Still a giant to this day, but has been through some tough times off late. The natives are gradually getting restless as things aren’t going as planned. So much so, that they are willing to risk their reputation with a complete, all round makeover. The greatest player at building walls, this guy likes to keep the danger out.

Canada: Liverpool

Another big player on the international stage, this player is in the best form of his life. He is already reaching the very top of several competitions. Led by an animated leader, natives are happy with their performance in crunch situations. Currently doing better than their neighbours, many are expecting a fruitful future for these guys. Such an impressive medical unit insures great form and commendable productivity.

China: Man City

Filled with ancient culture and tradition, not many like to mess with this guy. No shortage of cash enhances their performance and insures minimal lags in productivity. Their modern renaissance is fuelled by immense wealth and passion in defeating arch rivals. Still, the outside world mocks locals for noticeable population issues.

United Kingdom: Arsenal

There was once a time where in these guys had no close competition and reigned supreme. Perhaps there is still a compulsion to get back to when they were invincible. A strong guy overall, but still manage to mess up in crunch situations. Natives wonder whether they will ever be at the top again, and their presence in Europe remains a doubt.

So you wanted to leave a good impression on the chairs? Your fellow delegates? The press, who will rip your outfits to shreds because who in the world wears a black belt with brown shoes?

Your fashion choices, (or lack thereof, in some cases), say a lot about who you are as a person. They expose your deepest darkest secrets and the very depths of your soul. From your bow tie to your untucked shirt, they all have something to say about you.

1. The Tie and Blazer:
   Your mom picked your outfit, didn’t she? Don’t lie, you wouldn’t have worn that if you could’ve avoided it. It chokes you, restricts you, chains you. You hate it. You could have just worn a normal shirt (without the tie, if possible) and gotten away with it. If you picked that out for yourself, you’re dapper. You’re responsible. You probably finished your position paper before you got the study guides. You’re the star student in the class, the A* student, the one who’s grades are higher than my will to live. Noice.You get the most mentos, well, because you look prepared. Even if you forget half your speech you will get a handful for effort. Life’s good for you.
2. The Tie and Shirt
   Does your mom know that you’re not wearing your blazer anymore or did you just forget it on your way out? A tired Taurus, sleeping in committee. You went halfway, only 50% effort. You didn’t give it your best.Or you’re too sleepy to comprehend what’s going on around you and are convinced that you’re actually in some sick pre-UNiS nightmare. In that case, boy do I have news for you. You’ll get some mentos for waking up. Or a yelling at, but you can always steal some later.
3. The Tucked-In Shirt
   If you’re a girl — that’s a cool outfit. You’re gonna kick some butt in committee today. Do some paperwork, write seven communicae, plan to kill your enemies. You bet you’re gonna get mentos because you not only look, but also feel badass.If you’re a guy — didn’t the e-mail say to wear both a blazer and a vest? You are underdressed. You done messed up. You done messed up. You probably haven’t even glanced at the study guide and your position paper was rushed and submitted just in the nick of time. If you were going for casual, you went too far. You don’t deserve mentos, but you will steal some anyway. You’re the one who steals them from the delegate next to you.
4. The Skirt-Suit
   You have a folder of evidence and notes. You planned for this. You are 110% ready. You will have your mentos. You will. Everyone is too scared to deny you your right.
5. The Dress
   You look gorgeous. You look fierce. You take committee by storm. You were probably a chair in your past life. You’re absolutely ready to get more mentos than everyone else. And you will. Even your fellow delegates will submit their mentos to you. You are the mentos queen.

Switch up your outfit a bit and see if your mentos count changes!

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Knowing that you have to solve some of the world’s most challenging and pressing issues in a mere 12 hours can be quite intimidating. Doing that in front of 30 well-dressed, poised delegates and 3-4 chairs whose one glare is enough to cause all the research and confidence you churned up the previous night to turn into dust, makes this task exceedingly harder. Fear not, Press has come to the rescue! Here are some tips to dazzle fellow committee members and your chairs with well-researched information and snappy dialogue. 

1. Make a list of points that affect your country

It can be quite overwhelming to have the pressure of an entire country’s problems riding on your Dolce & Gabbana jacketed shoulders. Sadly, there’s no escaping this one – Do Your Research! De-construct your argument and break down the 50-page long study guide you were sent into a list of the most important issues pertaining to your country. This is bound to boost your confidence, and you also show everyone that you know what you’re talking about!

2. Focus on one point at a time

Over the course of committee, many ideas and solutions are brought up. The topics being discussed are vast and  addressing individual points at a time may be challenging, but it makes your speech/paperwork more effective! Isn’t it nicer to listen to a speech that is well-thought out and structured? Focusing on a single point will allow you to structure your argument easily and will help untie the uncomfortable knot in your stomach that invariably arisis when you speak. Articulating your arguments also makes you sound smarter :p

Hope these tips will get you through the seemingly most important 12 hours of your lives!