SOCHUM
Agenda: The European Migrant Crisis
The biggest humanitarian crisis in Europe today has one overarching question that has been one of the major questions facing humanity: What are we obliged to do for refugees fleeing war, persecution, and despair? SOCHUM provides delegates with the opportunity to engage in discussions regarding the current European Migrant Crisis, a crisis that has notably challenged international law, divided political relationships, and caused millions of people to risk everything in search of a safe place to stay. In SOCHUM, you will work collaboratively with other delegates to address the issues of national sovereignty versus human dignity, discuss how to share burdens among states, and develop solutions that are both compassionate and feasible from a political perspective. If you believe diplomacy can change lives, this is your committee.
Aryan Dodeja
Director
In a committee where the infamous California fires are being talked about, a delegate issues an ultimatum to only save California for the California girls. With his dynamical speeches (which can be dead serious or absolutely dramatic), Aryan is the perfect example of a wild-card delegate. From committees like UNHRC to the UNSC, Aryan Dodeja has a lot of experience when it comes to debating in MUNs. From his perfect blend of theatrics and facts, to his amazing ability to silence an entire room, his voice being the only one heard, Aryan takes all his opportunities Apart from MUN, Aryan likes to play chess (with an almost CULT-ish love for the game, spending more hours on it than he sleeps) and play Tennis for hours on end. If you let him down and his HIGH expectations, be sure to praise Magnus Carlson or shower love for Drake & Eminem to get on his good side. Being an avid reader as well, Aryan reads everything, (having a special place in his heart for Harry Potter). So make sure you play your CHECKMATE move with Aryan, and that you have speeches with a mix of theatrics and statistics. So get ready for a thrilling adventure with Aryan, complemented with fierce and quality debate! (By Ram Dobhal)
Ayaan Sharda
Assistant Director
Meet Ayaan Sharda (More commonly known as the most diplomatic delegate our there). With awards from conferences at Harvard MUN and almost every school, he is one of the most seasoned delegates well versed with diplomacy at the tip of his fingers. From being Luxembourg at HMUN and coming out on top, he not only knows how to tackle huge conferences but various school conferences as well. He not only prioritises statistics and diplomacy in a delegate but also a reference related to Fast and Furious or just a simple use of props can help you stand out. Carrying a gun at almost every conference he goes, he knows how to ensure that the security council is never safe without him. His most memorable moment in committee was when in a 2v2 he started singing the lyrics of “Cheerleader” but with a remix targeting India and Bangladesh together, To be in his good books, make sure that you are dramatic, energetic, confident but make sure that your research is thorough and well-seasoned as well. Enjoy the time you have with him because his experience and dual personality in MUN’s not only brings energy and excitement to a committee, it brings a legend and as a chair he is even better. (By Ayanssh Tilani)