Student-Led Projects

“I’m incredibly proud that AvenorMUN has finally become more than just an idea and that we succeeded in bringing together more than 70 students from schools across Romania. Over the past six months, I have worked closely with an organising team of around 15 students to create an unforgettable experience for all participants.

I believe the conference was a real success because we achieved exactly what we set out to do: provide students in Romania with an interactive educational experience that allowed them to explore real-world issues while developing their debating and critical thinking skills.

Organising the Avenor Model United Nations conference made me realise just how many passionate and committed young people are involved in extracurricular activities. It also inspired me to continue creating opportunities for them to engage in projects that have a genuine and lasting impact.”

“This year, the organising team consisted of 25 members. All of the work was carried out outside school hours, and the dedication of every team member made it possible to deliver an event of this scale.

As a team, we learned a great deal through the process of organising the event. We came to understand the importance of planning well in advance in order to deliver a successful event, as there were moments when we felt the pressure of limited time to meet certain requirements. We also realised just how essential effective communication between departments is in enabling the team to make the best decisions.”

“We are now preparing for the fourth edition of TEDxYouth@Avenor College, an event that, for us, is an invitation to open dialogue across generations. It is an opportunity to ask honest questions and explore diverse perspectives in a world shaped by constant exposure and quick judgements. Our speakers were selected because they refused to accept reality at face value. Instead, they chose to broaden their perspectives, challenge assumptions, and look beyond appearances.”

“The event helped me develop skills such as public speaking, leadership, event management, time management, and resilience. Most importantly, it gave me valuable connections and helped me discover more about myself.”

“As with any complex project, we encountered a number of challenges. The limited time available for planning and the relatively small size of our team created moments of pressure. At times, communication between departments proved difficult, and the workflow experienced delays.

However, through clear communication, effective prioritisation, and close collaboration, we were able to overcome every obstacle. The most important lesson I learned was that the success of any project ultimately depends on the people behind it — people who are hardworking, open-minded, and willing to work together.”

“For me, organising this edition has been especially meaningful. It is the final year that Horia and I are leading this event together, and from next year the responsibility will be passed on to Maria and Abigail, our Grade 10 colleagues. This was also the first edition to reach full capacity, with 35 participants, thanks to a team that dedicated countless hours to promoting the event and managing every logistical detail.

I am deeply grateful to everyone involved for this experience, which will remain one of the defining memories of my final year at Avenor.”