by Andy Han | Sep 17, 2020 | Community
Leadership is a valuable skill, yet elusive and hard to master for many people. Some people just seem to be born as great leaders, future presidents, and CEOs. They’re probably extremely tall, voice crisp and booming, and they simply have this “presence” that can...
by Kaitlyn Saldanha | Feb 29, 2020 | Editorial, MUN Articles
The most painful aspect of competitive Model UN is the intense and unavoidable subjectivity of the awards decision process. Ultimately, every conference and chair is different, and the tiny details which collectively determine a chair’s perception of each...
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 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 Frank Pobutkiewicz | Jan 9, 2020 | Community, MUN Articles
The debate over how high school students should spend their summers continues to grow louder. The Boston Globe ran an article entitled Summer Fun Takes a Back Seat to College Resume-Building, outlining some of the more extreme options and positing traditional summers...