NLC, NVC Faculty, Students Journey to Monterrey for MOAS Workshop


(l to r) NLC student Claudia Fidencio, instructor Silvia Zecca, and students Richard Garcia, Jacob Durr, Margarita Thomas and Crystal McMonnies traveled to Monterrey, Mexico for the MOAS workshop.

Silvia Zecca, NLC Spanish instructor, accompanied a group of five NLC students to Monterrey, Mexico to participate in the Model Organization of American Studies Workshop (MOAS) held at the Universidad de Monterrey (University of Monterrey). The organization is similar to other multicultural and multilateral forums, like the Model United Nations. In MOAS, students learn the art of international negotiation, policymaking, social and economic development, and debate. Representing NLC, the students had the opportunity to learn and apply the parliamentary procedures of debate and caucusing. They also explored how to function in working groups of countries that share common interests and understand the operation of the committees that report to the General Assembly. The students will now participate in the “General Assembly – MOAS Tournament” at St. Mary’s University on November 1-3rd.