While we are hopeful that the pandemic’s end is coming soon, as we approach our second COVID summer, high school students continue feeling lost on how to fill this time in a meaningful way. There is a shared feeling of apathy amongst high school students around the globe, along with a loss of the passions [...]
There’s a very special excitement MUNers feel when our beloved pastime is referenced in pop culture…and even more when entire television episodes are dedicated to the hilarious inner workings of Model UN conferences. Occasionally these episodes produce a few good laughs and a moment or two of relatability. However, more often than not, I find [...]
Model UN has the power to bring people together from around the world and foster dialogue on important issues. However, what happens when your country is the topic of conversation? What if you are representing your country on the MUN stage, and is there a deeper meaning to participating in MUN? MUN in Latin America [...]
Sweden (Elmont Memorial High School) helps the caucus bloc stay focused as the debate heats up Among MUN’ers, there is often a misconception that MUN is a sport practiced only by the greatest of extroverts. Think about it: when you imagine your typical MUN’er, who do you think about? While extroverts may have an obvious [...]
Article written and provided by FLOMUN organizers. Led by Secretary-General Zander Moricz and founders Melanie Mahmoodi and Melanie Ulloa, FLOMUN (Florida Model United Nations) has become the largest independent MUN conference in the state of Florida after only its first iteration. With modest beginnings that consisted of caffeine-driven zoom calls and a three-person board, FLOMUN [...]
Have fun doing Model UN this summer! Model UN provides an educational space for students to discuss and debate current events. Topics this summer include: climate change, racial justice, and conflicts in the Middle East.
Model UN is a fun activity that empowers students to solve world issues! Students build confidence in public speaking, debating, and leadership as they step into the shoes of world leaders and work together to find solutions to real world issues.
What are colleges looking for in their student applications? Colleges are looking for students who are globally aware and have leadership skills, which are critical to success in the 21st century. Top colleges want to be graduating students who will be influencing the world and leading in whatever career paths they pursue. Fortunately, global awareness [...]
Colleges are looking for students who are globally aware and have leadership skills. These are the exact two qualities that Model UN emphasizes. This is why Model UN is one of the largest clubs on campus at Harvard, Yale, Columbia, University of Pennsylvania, University of Chicago, Georgetown, Berkeley, UCLA, McGill, and many other colleges that [...]
