by Sarah Schwartz | Dec 13, 2022 | MUN 101
What is a Specialized Committee? In Model United Nations, most committees will be listed as either General Assembly or crisis, but there is another category that is a bit more ambiguous in nature. The term ‘specialized’ is used to represent a whole plethora of...
by Joel Shapiro | Aug 30, 2020 | MUN Articles, Strategy
Imagine you’re in a committee. The chair has called for speakers during a moderated caucus, and your hand shot straight up into the air. However, time and time again the chair decides not to call on you. In Model UN, the little things add up. Who you talk to,...
by Mauricio García Gojon | Aug 19, 2020 | Community
The more you progress throughout your high school and Model UN career the less free time you seem to have. Even throughout quarantine, it is hard not to spend valuable ‘me-time’ watching Netflix or taking a nap. However, reading for fun will give you distinct skills... 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 Olivia Fratangelo | May 23, 2020 | Community, MUN Articles
In addition to the already challenging competitive, strategic nature of Model UN, double delegation committees provide entirely new different obstacles for delegates to navigate both individually and together. Even the most astute Model UN champions may struggle in...