Head’s Letters
It’s hard to believe that we live in a world where I can say “Lucas Abuizzam is the Secretary General of NOSMUN”, or a world where “Lucas Abuizzam has made an impact in the life of at least one person”. The fact that I am editing a Microsoft Word document titled “SG Letter” in itself, is completely insane to me. It’s hard to believe because I had spent days – weeks – months - even years planning what I’d put inside my SG letter if I got to write one. Now that I am actually doing it: all those ideas have just vanished alongside the time I had spent dreaming about this moment.
I’ve read so many NOSMUN letters, just so I can find the words to put into this one, and I’ve learned something. Although it has become a cliché to talk about your past self and how you started MUN (and at this point, pointing that out has become a cliché in itself), I feel like I owe this next paragraph to past me. So…
Dear Past Lucas, I really wish I could send this letter back in a time, I feel like that would help ease your mind a little bit. I want to send this back because I feel like you’d appreciate the peace of mind that would come with knowing that all the nights spent pacing around your room DO actually amount to something, just keep getting better you will definitely make a true impact in someone’s life down the line. And I want to thank you for staying up countless nights to get the work done, even when you thought it would go unnoticed, I assure you it did not. Stay positive, and know that Jesus loves you.
Regards, Current Lucas.
With that said, I feel like it’s important to recognize that NOSMUN isn’t just my conference alone, it is a conference organized by a team with a greater vision than I could ever dream of having. Everyone including the SG office, conference committee, media & and IT team, training team, crisis team, finance team, and support team helps put my mind at ease regarding the fate of this conference. It is safe to say that we WILL live in a world where we can say “NOSMUN’25 was the most successful NOSMUN to have ever happened.”
Sincerely, your SG,
Lucas Abuizzam
It’s rare to find a place where you truly feel like you belong, but being a part of NOSMUN, which I consider my family, has given me a true sense of belonging.
As I look back on the many extracurricular activities I’ve participated in over the years, I can say with confidence that NOSMUN will always hold a special place in my heart. While my journey with MUN began online, I quickly realized the immense impact it can have on one’s personal growth. It shapes our perspectives and opens our minds to the complexities of the world around us.
Throughout my time with NOSMUN, I’ve frequently heard the saying, "NOSMUN is not the conference; it’s the people." It is only now, after the honor of serving as Head of Conference, that I fully understand the meaning behind these words. It’s not just about the heated debates or the opening ceremonies that we attend, but it’s about the friendships we form and the memories we create along the way.
I am grateful for the incredible team I’ve been lucky enough to work with. From spending hours with the media team, perfecting a single post, to working with the crisis and finance team, I can confidently say that NOSMUN has taken over my life again, but with the team that I have been blessed with, it makes it all worth it.
I can't comprehend that this will be my last NOSMUN. I hope each of you will experience the same joy and excitement that NOSMUN has brought to me. To the next generation of NOSMUN, my advice is simple: Take care of it. NOSMUN has been one of the best things that has ever happened to me. It has given so much to me, and I know it will continue to shape and inspire many others in the future.
I look forward to seeing you all in January.
Sincerely,
Lutfi Sababekh,
Head of Conference
You begin your MUN journey in the 8th grade. You get to join the secretarial team in the 10th grade. In 11th grade, you have the opportunity to select which team you hope to represent as its deputy and if you are lucky enough to preside over a committee in NOSMUN. By the time you reach the 12th grade, you’re finally a head, you get to see how much you have accomplished throughout this journey, from friends, memories and even awards. How about after? after senior year, after your last MUN conference and all of what you built.
After I’ve spent the past five years anticipating for the next nosmun, when did all of these experiences abruptly turn to memories that bring me joy and laughter?
Throughout these years, at least most of us, never knew when our last delegate experience will be. Serving as Head of Crisis is both a responsibility and a privilege. Each committee, topic, and crisis has been designed to push you beyond your comfort zones and to test, not only your knowledge but your ability to adapt. From being a learner to now becoming a teacher, I am immensely grateful for every experience and interaction I had, not knowing it would shape me to the way I am today. I’m mostly grateful for my team, my second family that has stood by my side for 3 consecutive years.
As we stand on the edge of what promises to be an unforgettable journey, remember that this conference is not just a series of sessions and debates. It’s a space for ideas to collide, for voices to rise, and for each of you to leave your mark. Can’t wait to see you in January, because trust me this is a conference you don’t want to miss!
Head of crisis,
Maria Hijazin
As I am writing this on my desk, I'm trying to figure out what to talk about first. Is it the meetings that we had, or the small jokes that we made when shooting the videos, or just NOSMUN in general. A year ago I was sitting in the same spot editing a post as a media officer, little did I know the year after I'd be writing a head's letter for the exact same team.
I'm proud to represent this year's media team as a head of media, by being involved in the process of making this conference happen. To me I consider the media and IT team as the heart and soul of NOSMUN. The placards and badges that you look back to remember this conference, the posts you see on our social media that keep you updated, even this website that you are reading my letter from, is what makes NOSMUN truly special to me.
As the Media and IT team, we are responsible to show you the conference beforehand by our posts and stories of our hard working officers that I couldn't be prouder of knowing that they will make sure that NOSMUN keeps growing. I sit here reflecting back on what we have achieved knowing that our hard work is being acknowledged. The creativity, the commitment, and the discipline of everyone involved shows how much this means to each of us, and on behalf of my team I hope that we have exceeded your expectations for everything that we worked on.
It’s hard to believe that this will be my final conference, the same people I spent hours with almost every week will end this journey together with me in the same place as a family. But I’m excited to meet all of you and see how you’ll carry the torch forward. Thank you for being part of this amazing journey. I can’t wait to see where NOSMUN goes next!
See you in January!!
Head of Media
Seta Ohanian
Trying to sit down to write this letter was a struggle, it feels like only yesterday I entered MUN with my best friend and head of media, Seta, and now we are both seniors and heads of the Media and IT department. As I sit here writing this letter I think of that past me who has only just discovered what MUN is, my officers and deputies, the NOSMUN team -previous, current and future- and what they’d all like to see in this letter. Would they like to hear about my MUN journey? All the meetings and jokes we had in the team? The preparations for the conference?
When I first joined MUN, I had never expected myself to end up leading this department. MUN to me at first felt like a chore, something I now had to take part in and attend for college and later CAS. But as I later found my place in the Media and IT department, I realized how vital MUN was in shaping who I am now as a person, and how significant Media and IT is. We shape people’s impressions and opinions towards NOSMUN and MUN. We are the face of NOSMUN, from deciding the theme and creating and adjusting every post and story thousands of times, filming and editing all the videos, this department has taught me the value of hard work, precision, and teamwork.
This year has been nothing short of extraordinary for NOSMUN. From brainstorming new themes and building the conference website that you are reading this very letter from, every challenge has created something even more wonderful. My officers and deputies have been, who I feel most thankful for. Their commitment, ideas, and energy have made every long meeting not only productive but genuinely fun. And most importantly, my co-head of this department, the head of media herself, Seta, the one who truly made this experience for me the best it could ever be. This team truly does feel like a family.
To the next Media and IT team, know that this role is more than just about technology or design. It’s about connecting people, enhancing experiences, and leaving a mark. Accept the challenges, contribute and create, and carry forward the torch that is NOSMUN.
To my current team, and the entire NOSMUN family, thank you for making this journey unforgettable. NOSMUN has shaped who I am today, and I couldn’t be prouder to have been part of something so meaningful.
Hope to see you all this January!
Your Head of IT,
Jude Abdullah
13 year old me 4 years ago today would have never thought even for a glimpse that I’ll be where I am today as the head of training.
When I first started mun i was uncertain to why I joined mun in the first place, I just thought of it as an extracurricular to add to my cv and I didn’t get why people where so passionate about it. But here I am today looking back at everything mun has taught me and how it greatly influenced my personality.
The most rewarding experience of this whole thing is getting to teach our future delegates, and seeing the trainees enter the classroom on the first day unsure of what to do and then grow so passionate about something.
To my training team you all exceeded my expectations and you excelled in every aspect. you all worked tirelessly towards your training sessions making sure the delegates will excel in the conference they attend . I am so glad I got to work with all you trainers and I know for sure the training team is in good hands
And for the NOSMUN family you all grew so close to my heart and it’s hard knowing this will be the last year working with you all.
I wish you all the best!
Head of training
Jude Shara’b
If you had taken me four years ago and asked where I saw myself in MUN, I certainly wouldn’t have imagined standing here as the Head of Finance. MUN has shaped me into the person I am today, but it’s not just the formal debates or the skills I’ve gained along the way that have left a lasting impact. What truly sets MUN apart is the incredible sense of community that it fosters especially within NOSMUN.
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside an exceptional team one that I now consider not just colleagues, but a second family. The hours spent crafting sponsorship proposals, tirelessly reaching out to potential sponsors, and coordinating countless meetings, have been some of the most rewarding experiences of my MUN journey. But what made these moments truly special wasn’t just the work, but the people I shared them with. The dedication, collaboration, and genuine support of my team have never gone unappreciated.
As I reflect on my time with MUN, I realize how far I've come not only in terms of the secretariat team and conference planning but in terms of personal growth. The discipline, organization, and resilience I’ve developed here have been invaluable, and the relationships I’ve built will last far beyond the conference room.
Being the Head of Finance has been an incredible journey one filled with challenges and learning moments. But what I’ll always carry with me is the sense of belonging to a community that uplifts and inspires. NOSMUN, and MUN as a whole, has given me more than I ever expected not just skills, but lifelong friendships and memories that I will treasure forever.
Head of Finance
Maya Haddad
One can't imagine how a single photograph can hold an enormous amount of memories, memories that stretch beyond the frame, not just showing a specific moment in time, but also the emotions, energy and spirit that surround it.
I joined the NOSMUN family back in 2020, where i started off as a delegate, NOSMUN helped shape the person i am today , not only because it raised my confidence in ways i can't even describe, but it also gave me the privilege to meet the people that i consider my second family.
MUN is not just about debate and diplomacy, it's also about the memories and friendships we make along the way, these memories and friendships get “frozen” in time through photos which capture the energy, excitement,friendships and the memories we want to remember forever.
My journey behind the lens is something that I will cherish forever, because not only did it allow me to capture the hard work and dedication of the team, but also the unforgettable memories we've created together. All these memories will stay with me long after the camera is put down.
As the Head of Photography, I will ensure that the memories we will make will always be remembered. Every photograph will serve as a reminder of the bonds and lifelong friendships that have shaped the NOSMUN journey, allowing us to relive these experiences everytime we look back at them.
I am beyond proud to be part of the NOSMUN family. The hard work, dedication and passion of each member inspires me daily, see you all in January.
Head of Photography
Natalia Ghawi
Hello everyone, my name is Laith Awwad and I am excited to be your head of staff and security for NOSMUN’25.
As a member of the secretariat team, I had the opportunity to work with some of the most bright and hard-working individuals who made significant contributions to the conference. I am overjoyed to claim that I was a member of such a tightly connected team. Being a significant help to the conference's organisation is a large responsibility, but one that I take seriously and will use to its full potential.
Staff and security are the foundations of structure and protocol, so I will take it upon myself to guarantee that this conference works as smoothly as possible, with the assistance of my team members. I hope to meet everyone in January for one of the most memorable events.
Head of Staff & Security,
Laith Awwad