by Ryan Moorhead | Aug 24, 2020 | Editorial
Since the emergence of COVID-19, the way people meet and interact has been significantly altered, particularly events that require a large number of people. Model UN conferences, unfortunately, have not been exempt from the changes in interactions required to prevent...
by Benjamin Knight | Aug 17, 2020 | Editorial
In Model UN, we most often interact as diplomats within the framework of the United Nations or other international organizations, but rarely do we consider how these systems work and the relationship which they have with the member countries. All nations operate...
by Holden Lamberson | Aug 11, 2020 | Editorial
If I could only give one piece of advice to a new delegate, it would be to never write out your opening speech. Better yet, never write out any of your speeches. This tip probably contradicts what many delegates have been told, but abandoning the use of prepared...
by Holden Lamberson | Jul 14, 2020 | Editorial
What’s more important when you’re up at the podium making your speeches: what you say, or how you say it? I’ve met more than my fair share of delegates who think the key to success is simply volume; the louder you speak, the better you maintain the committee’s...
by Maheen Safian | Jul 12, 2020 | Editorial, Uncategorized
Let’s get one thing straight: nothing could have prepared me for my first collegiate Model UN conference. The successes of my high school Model UN career, extensive committee experience, and general knowledge of foreign policy were all rendered practically useless...
by Natalie Melms | Jun 6, 2020 | Editorial
College MUN is a challenging and rewarding experience. To any high schoolers who are unsure about continuing Model UN in college, as a delegate who just finished my freshman year, I would highly recommend it. Just as in high school, university-level Model UN provides...
