UM English Debating Team (EDT) is now recruiting new members!
Given 7 minutes, can you convince people and change their mind? This is what debaters do. Debaters are asked to solve problems, make complex judgments while balancing values, do cost-benefit analysis in just 15 minutes, and being open to different opinions. If you want something unique from your university experience, you will find it in EDT.
Why you should choose EDT?
1. We are part of a supportive community dedicated to give you a voice and a critical-thinking mind.
2. We have a professional coach with a proven training system.
3. We provide twice per week training sessions.
4. UM EDT provides ample opportunity for team members to debate in tournaments and participate in workshops.
As one of the best debating teams in Asia, UM English Debating Team takes pride in its debaters who represent the school, and winners are frequently praised on the school news board.
Here you will have the opportunity to grow your reasoning skills with sufficient strategy and work to win against any arguments while winning TROPHIES and CERTIFICATES for your achievements. Post-pandemic, you will have the opportunity to travel around China for tournaments, with a plethora opportunity to debate in online tournaments worldwide! Worried about too much competition? Worry not, there are many novice tournaments exclusive to novices, and pro-am tournaments to pair-up with an experienced senior.
Through debating you will be able to learn more about the world through history and current events, this will also allow you to stay out of your comfort zone and try out different perspectives. EDT is also a family for you to make friends with lots of interesting people, and you will have great chemistry with a partner. Don’t be afraid to try something new and join a team that will help you with the future!
If you are interested, please scan the below QR code and be sure to apply on or before 25 August 2022 (Thu).
Application link:
https://www.wjx.cn/vm/Y7x0FAg.aspx
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