Simulating Parliament

Antonella Bonavia, a student from Naxxar, recalls her participation in the Mini European Assembly:

Mela, Nhar il-gimgha kellna l-ahhar session tal-Mini European Assembly gol-bini tal-Parlament...Xi gmiel hemm! I was amazed by the richness of the palace, it felt as if i was walking trough a fairytale! The echoes of the audience stopped mumbling as the session started; and as Guido and Anton Tabone made an endless speech about Malta's long way to reach EU membership, the participants were getting more excited.

Memories of last year came fresh into my mind. I felt butterflies in my stomach again. It is not everyone's opportunity to speak at the House of Representatives, and nervousness increased as the judging panel started naming the winners. All of the participants wanted to win the trip to Brussels and Strasbourg, meeting the most important EU people. As the session ended, a year of on-site and social activities was over as well. Although a lot of work was involved, I look forward for next year to come....

National Student Travel Foundation (Malta)