by Kaitlyn Saldanha | Feb 11, 2020 | Editorial, MUN Articles
As a competitive Model UN delegate, it can be far too easy to get caught up in the strategy of Model UN. In extreme cases, this can yield cutthroat behavior in which individual awards become more important than the greater good of the committee. Model UN, however, is... 
by Samantha Rodriguez | Jan 21, 2020 | MUN Articles, Strategy
Amendments are among the most overlooked aspects of parliamentary procedure in Model UN. Picture this: it is the last committee session of the night, and the committee room is full of sleep-deprived, caffeine-crashed, hungry, aggravated, mentally-exhausted delegates... 
by Frank Pobutkiewicz | Jan 15, 2020 | MUN Articles, Strategy
The multi-disciplined and multifaceted natures of Model United Nation makes Model UN a compelling and addictive activity. Much like a sport like football, baseball, or basketball, participants must master a number of different skills in order to succeed: public... 
by Olivia Fratangelo | Jan 12, 2020 | MUN Articles, Strategy
No matter how many delegates may flaunt their ability to succeed in committee with little to no preparation, a good delegate will fall prey to cutting corners; never, never underestimate the importance of quality research in Model UN. All other skills in... 
by Steven Boehm | Dec 9, 2019 | MUN Articles, Strategy
The archetypal power delegate: loud, aggressive, and ‘snakey.’ The so-called “power delegate” is the bane of most delegates’ existence; and, the tendency is to cower at the mere sight of one, costing you gavels as a result. The elusive power delegate,...
