About Model United Nations
What is Model UN?
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Why do Model UN?
Participating in Model UN challenges students in ways beyond the hurdles of international relations terminology and rigorous topic and country research. To engage, students must present speeches to a group of peers, incorporate the ideas of others into extemporaneous remarks, develop and write proposals, work in an unstructured environment to find allies, and use parliamentary procedure. The discussions are rigorous and solutions-oriented, with the ultimate goal of developing a proposal that a majority of the countries can agree upon. As a result, students gain a nuanced understanding of the global issue that they are discussing and the countries represented, heightened communication skills, and new reflections on the world and their own stance. The social and academic skills embedded in Model UN make it a rich and engaging learning experience. Students are inherently excited to participate in this meaningful work and by having fun while learning about the world and gaining skills for school, future work, and life! |
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