by Natalie Melms | Jan 18, 2020 | Community, MUN Articles
For those of us who have so fully immersed ourselves in this niche community of Model United Nations, it’s hard to remember a time before Model UN. But, as Newton reminds us, for an object to stay in motion, it must first be in motion. Before a team can dominate any...
by Kaitlyn Saldanha | Jan 16, 2020 | Community, MUN Articles
Much like any large community, Model UN has a culture, and thus, there is a pre-established set of unspoken rules which dictate the types of behavior that are acceptable, and those that are not. Much to the dismay of delegates new to the Model UN sphere, these rules...
by Olivia Fratangelo | Jan 12, 2020 | MUN Articles, Strategy
Being chosen to chair a committee is an honor and a privilege, but it undoubtedly can be a daunting task, especially for a first time chair. Beyond the sheer workload of preparing all necessary materials for delegates, chairs also carry the burden of maintaining a...
by Pierre-Jean | Sep 4, 2019 | MUN Articles, Strategy
Your first Model UN conference, whether of the 2019 season or first-one ever, can be overwhelming. The acronyms, knowledge, speaking skills, and procedure can be confusing, especially if you don’t a strong support system at your school. Step by and look at the...
by Maheen Safian | Aug 28, 2019 | Editorial, MUN Articles
Being a returning delegate can be both a blessing and a curse as you return to a fresh season of competition. No longer are you plagued with the anxiety of being unfamiliar with parliamentary procedure, nor the pressure of attending your first conference. No, as a...