Bonnie Bethea Participates in International Political Science Conference

2012 Feb 16

Bonnie Bethea, of Canastota, NY, recently participated in the 2012 State University of New York Model European Union conference (SUNYMEU) at the University of Exeter, Great Britain. Bethea is a graduate of Canastota High School, and is currently studying political science at Buffalo State. Bethea was one of ten Buffalo State students to take part in the conference.

At SUNYMEU, more than 140 students from around the world joined together to simulate a European Council meeting. The experience allows students to learn more about the European Union, deepen their understanding of politics, and meet with other students from around the world.

Throughout the simulation, Bethea played the role of Traian Băsescu, the president of Romania.

"I had a great time at the University of Exeter," Bethea said. "I was able to network with other students from across Europe and the United States."

Each year, Buffalo State provides students with access to hundreds of international programs sponsored by Buffalo State, other SUNY institutions, and National Student Exchange campuses.