Students from Stenden University Qatar (SUQ) were recently honoured for their achievements in a regional Model United Nations conference, a recent business simulation contest, and for winning a debate session in a universities’ debating contest in Qatar.
The undergraduate students were cited for their efforts in a ceremony presided over by SUQ’s Executive Dean, Professor Robert Coelen, and attended by faculty members.
Two second year students – Rania Aissaoui, majoring in Hospitality, and Giselle D’costa, a Business major – won one debate round and finished second in another round in the Third Qatar Universities Debate League tournament, held at SUQ recently.
Rania Aissaoui said: “This competition was a great experience. The topics were fascinating and it’s a good chance to meet other people. Debating really helps build my confidence to argue my case effectively.”
Four SUQ students were honoured for their achievements at the Bahrain Universities Model United Nations conference, where they role-played as delegates from China to build resolutions and help solve real-world problems.
Mohammed Nabel (first year, International Business Management Studies), Mohammed Farooq (second year, International Hospitality Management Studies), Farhan Al Suwaidi and Sarah Al Din (both first year International Business Management Studies), represented China in the General Assembly, the Security Council, The International Atomic Energy Agency and the Economic and Social Council, respectively.
Sarah Al Din was one of a select few students from the hundreds who participated who was awarded an Honorable Mention at the conclusion of the event in recognition of her superior level of knowledge of China, the issues debated and for following UN rules of order.
Sarah, who has taken part in seven Model UN events previously, said: “This was my first time participating at the university level, and it was a great experience. I really believe in human rights and a Model UN is a good way to put forward your arguments, as the resolutions passed get sent on to the United Nations.
Two SUQ teams that recently took part in the Bedaya Shell Enterprise Business Simulation Challenge were also congratulated for their achievements. Team High Flyer, comprising Lara Koethenbuerger, Silke Spitzer, Uli Eyring and Carolin Foll beat off competition from six other universities to take third place in the contest.
The Peninsula
