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The launch of the first One Young World (OYW) conference, to be held in London, is ferociously close, and over 500 delegates from all over the world have successfully become delegates through corporate sponsorship or fundraising efforts.
While my candidacy as a delegate was not as successful, I have been asked by the OYW team to attend the conference as the OYW press, thanks to this blog and many of those who support my work and writing. I admit, I am extremely grateful for this opportunity and look forward to covering the three day conference, as well as meeting young people who think the way I do. This will be my first big press coverage therefore I aim to rapport with counsellors, VIPs and fellow journalists, in hope that my work and ideas disseminate, and attract more young people to become active in the political field.
I will be bringing news of the event right here on this blog, however do feel free to pass this website to peers, colleagues and friends.
2010 will sure be an exciting year for me. As of 18th January 2010, I will begin my Masters in Diplomatic Studies at University of Westminster. This course, offered by the Diplomatic Academy of London (DAL), develops conceptual understanding of the practices and procedures of modern diplomacy, and enhances the ability to work effectively within the diplomatic community. I will be studying amongst diplomats and officials of various overseas ministerial departments, members of international and regional organisations, and staff of non-governmental organisations and multinational corporations. Therefore I will most certainly use this as a networking advantage.
Furhermore, as a home student, I have been incredibly lucky to be awarded the DAL full scholarship, which pays for my Masters. I was incredibly shocked to find that this scholarship is awarded to two students per year; one for September starters and one for January starters, which means I am the only one from my year with this award.
My 2010 post will probably be featuring how this degree is going for, however I will also be attending international conferences in cultural diplomacy and hopefully be accepted in the United Nations as an intern at the New York office this Summer.
