Sage-Tips

What are the benefits of Model United Nations?

There are many benefits you will gain by joining MUN Conference.

• Meet new people and new places.
• Public Speaking.
• Become acquainted with global issues.
• Diplomacy and negotiation skill.
• Enhance your leadership skill.
• Help participant get into a college or find a job.

How do I research well in MUN?

Getting started: basic research tips for Model UN

1. Read the conference materials.
2. Understand how the UN works.
3. Conduct research about your country.
4. Conduct research about your committee’s topics.
5. Conduct research about your country’s position on your committee’s topics.
6. Make a game-plan for the conference.

How do I select a country preference in MUN?

To pick a country for MUN, be sure to research where countries stand on the main issues being discussed at different MUN committees. A good tip is to look through previous UN resolutions passed and to see which countries have supported or opposed resolutions related to the committees and topics to be debated at MUN.

How do you write a MUN foreign policy statement?

What Does A Policy Statement Consist of?

1. Explain and define the issue and its most important terms;
2. Provide a short summary of recent international action related to the issue;
3. Refer to key documents that relate to the issue;
4. State the country’s general position on the issue;

Is MUN good for college applications?

Joining MUN as a freshman could easily pay off a few years down the road, when it’s time to apply for college. Luckily, Model UN can help high school students develop their writing and speaking abilities, giving those delegates an advantage when they apply.

How do you research a Mun opening speech?

How to Make an Opening Speech

1. Know the details. At some conferences, only the General Assembly delegates make opening speeches.
2. Focus on one topic only.
3. Word limit and time.
4. Formatting.
5. Make it interesting, but not too “interesting”
6. Practice and be prepared.
7. Body Language.
8. Tone and Pace.

How do you end a Mun position paper?

Closing thoughts on Position Papers

1. Show a country’s position on the topic being discussed.
2. Show a country’s previous relationship to the topic (preferably with relevant examples).
3. Show policies and ideas that (1) represent the interests of your country and (2) you would ideally like to see in the resolution.