by Casey Ocasal | Nov 11, 2019 | Feature Article, MUN Articles
The return to school in the fall for a fresh season of Model UN after a relaxing summer, though often dreaded, admittedly comes with a certain amount of comfort in terms of being already familiar with how high school Model UN works. You know the structure of the club,...
by Casey Ocasal | Jul 9, 2019 | Feature Article, MUN Articles
“The United Kingdom has been recognized for one minute,” the chair sternly announces. Though the delegate representing the U.K.’s robust vocabulary, complex syntax, and clear projection seem to mesmerize the dais, much of committee sits with furrowed eyebrows and...
by Casey Ocasal | Jul 1, 2019 | MUN Articles, Strategy
Aside from sprinting to finalize amendments and flexing calf muscles to balance in heels, Model UN delegates aren’t athletes during committee. Though obviously not of the physical kind, Model UN is a sport. Delegates require the same mental stamina, perseverance, and...
by Casey Ocasal | Jun 4, 2019 | MUN Articles, Strategy
While Model UN may sometimes seem unrealistic in its endeavor to encourage creative solutions to pressing world issues without their actual implementation, the skills we garner from debate could not be more valuable outside committee, especially in the professional...