by Andy Han | Mar 18, 2020 | MUN Articles, Strategy
A conference weekend of rigorous debate, academic strain, and late nights finally surpasses as closing ceremonies roll around; you sit in the audience, anxiously sitting on the edge of your seat. You know you did well this weekend: you led the room, you were...
by Natalie Melms | Mar 16, 2020 | Editorial, MUN Articles
To prepare for a Model UN conference, a delegate will research a topic for weeks, write comprehensive papers on the issues, and synthesize creative global solutions. In addition to this, the delegate will argue for his or her research and debate the finer points of...
by Laura Reus | Jan 30, 2020 | MUN Articles, Strategy
Though it may not seem obvious, chairing a crisis committee is a very different job from chairing a General Assembly or Specialized Agency. The intimate size and rapid pace of crisis committees presents a unique set of challenges which the chair must overcome, as well...
by Maheen Safian | Jan 21, 2020 | Editorial, MUN Articles
Clutching the awards in hand, I cheerfully gazed at the room of delegates in front of me. It was the 2020 All-American Invitational held in Boston, and my first time chairing in my Model UN career. Though it was only a two-day conference, my delegates (many of whom...
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...