UNAIR NEWS Winda Ayu D Riantie, a student,听51动漫(UNAIR), was selected as a participant in the ASEAN-China Young Leaders Program (ACYLP) Model Meeting ASEAN Plus China 2023. The event occurred on June 18 24, 2023, in Siem Rep, Cambodia.
AFMAM Plus China is a program that aims to introduce the role and functions of ASEAN to young people interested in studying international relations and diplomacy issues. It also aims to provide more insight to the younger generation regarding diplomacy between ASEAN countries and China.
Winda explained that in the program, all selected participants would get hands-on experience regarding a simulationmeetingof leaders in ASEAN countries and China.听On this occasion, she had the opportunity to represent the Philippines. 淓very country must make astrategic paperandposition paperwhich will be discussed atthe simulation meetingwith all ASEAN countries plus China.听Each team has threeroles: Senior Official, Minister, and Head of Government.听I myself was assigned to be the Minister, said the Management study program student.
As it was her first experience, Winda admitted that she had difficulties in writingstrategicandposition papers.听However, she is grateful because her colleagues help her and provide supporting references so she can learn directly from them.
Furthermore, she is also glad because she could experience and learn about other cultures and expand her networkwith her colleagues in ASEAN and China.听淚 could also understand diplomacy and international issues, especially ASEAN and China.听I learnedthe rolesof the country檚 leaders duringinternational meetings, said Winda.
Tips for participating in international activities
In the end, Winda gave students several tips for participating in international activities that can be fully funded. According to her, there are three ways students can do it.
First, don檛 hesitate to ask others help revising your essay or video during the selection process.听Second, look for topics that are currently viral orboomingas essay material and do research.听Finally, follow and updateaccountsthat provide information on international activities, such as @aseanfoundation, @apyouths, and @globalunair accounts.听(*)
Author: Rafli Noer Khairam
Editor: Khefti Al Mawalia
