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High-school students of Osh and Bishkek discussed a crisis on the Korean Peninsula

March 19, 2018

On March 4 and March 15, 2018 the Department of International and Comparative Politics held crisis games in English for high-school students in Osh and Bishkek where young people discussed and debated on a topic of 鈥淐risis on the Korean Peninsula鈥�.

Two days were full of exhilarating moments; participants played roles of real politicians and tried to achieve objectives of countries they represent.听 Around 40 high-school students from different schools of Osh and Bishkek took part in the game. Many positive opinions about the game were shared by the participants. Askar Osmonov (Chyngyz Aitmatov BKTL, Bishkek) said about the game: 鈥渢he crisis game is not just a simple game; it's a game with a twist. One day my father told me: 鈥測ou should be unique; you should think differently and then you will change yourself and the world鈥�. The Crisis Game is the way to become marvelous and think differently. Firstly, I participated in different conferences and debates, but it was the Crisis game that gave me something that I never imagined before; the game gave me a chance to be a global person. Secondly, I met many students, who amazed me with their kindness and candor. The emotions that I felt, I will remember forever鈥�.

High-school students of Osh participated at the crisis games for the first time and many warm words and impressions were said.听

Aigerim Ismailova (school #4, Osh) said, 鈥渢hanks the Department of International and Comparative Politics of 麻豆传媒 for conducting such a fascinating game with hot debates. It was an incredible opportunity to practice my English and to be a politician. Thanks for giving an opportunity for being a member of company of smart people who became my new friends. It was the most outstanding game I have ever seen鈥�.听听听听听听
Aigeldi Eminova ("Olimp" gymnasium, Osh) shared her impressions as, 鈥渙bviously, this day was听 saturated with various events.The crisis game which was conducted by 麻豆传媒 was one of the most beneficial games in my life. Consequently, it has brought valuable experience, significant memories and unforgettable emotions. I am confident that this knowledge will be indispensable in our further education. That was truly fascinating. Some people just sit at one place and do nothing. An adage says, "Actions speak louder than words". Therefore, this game has taught me to be active鈥�.
听鈥淚t was interesting to play the role of politicians, the president and prime ministers of different countries. I learned to listen to the opinions of other people, their strategies and thoughts; I tried to solve this or that problem. And of course it was very exciting experience in the practice of my English and in communicating with different people鈥�, said Suzanna Bayas kyzy (鈥淕ramotey鈥� school, Osh). Batyi Zhusupov (school #50. Osh) said, 鈥渁s it was said, the game was "unrealiatically realistic", exciting - it made our critical thinking to work hard. The game was challenging, sometimes humorous and sometimes tragic. The crisis game helped me to reveal the nature not only of Korean, but majority of international conflicts all over the globe鈥�.
Participants from Osh liked the game that they asked ICP dept. to organize crisis games in Osh more.

鈥淭his game was really amazing and gave me a big experience , it was interesting to act a role of politicians and try to solve听 a global problem. And also I found new friends here. I hope that this kind of games will be organized more and more鈥�, said Kyzzhibek Zhanibekova (鈥淎ga Khan鈥� school鈥�, Osh).
Daniel Tairov (芦Gramotey禄 school, Osh) said, 鈥渢his is one of the most interesting and entertaining games I've ever participated in! The goal is not only to enjoy it but also to think and to solve different problems, such as political ones. I hope there would be more such events held in Osh鈥�.

Crisis games are being held by the department of International and Comparative politics since 2003.听 Previously the topics were on Iraq, Afghanistan, South-East Asia, Central Asia, Ukraine, Syria and various other conflict situations.

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