I felt warm, inspired, and hopeful by the end of 2018 Winter Youth Assembly opening ceremony yesterday night. As I made one full rotation of myself inside the general assembly hall, I was more than shocked to see such diversity. There were youth from all background and color. I have only briefly interacted with few youth delegates who were from Africa, India, New York, and Pakistan, Saudi Arabia. They all seemed very energetic and friendly. The speech from the opening remarks and keynote speakers focused on youth, innovation and collaboration. I enjoyed the keynote speech from Mr. Miroslav (President of the 72nd Session of the United Nations General Assembly) the most as he spoke about quality education. He said, “We should not only ask how many student are sitting in the class, but also how and what they are learning.” Also, I found Ms. Simona-Mirela’s (Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of UN Office in Belgrade/ Youth Assembly Honorary Chair) energy and passion to be contagious. At the end of the opening ceremony I took a picture with her!