What is MUN?
So you’re interested in Model United Nations? Your first question might be, what exactly is Model UN? Model UN is a simulation of the United Nations and other related international organizations/bodies. Essentially this means delegates (you) will be debating and discussing pertinent global issues (i.e. water sanitation, global poverty, North Korea situation, etc) and seeking to find realistic solutions through your own research and cooperation with other delegations. Their are other forms of debate/committees that will not always need a solution but rather a plan these committees are called crises and you can learn more by going to our committees tab. All committees within MUN however require you to give speeches, cooperate, and find your own solutions to problems.
If this still seems confusing the best thing to do is actually participate in a MUN committee. MUN is always best learned by doing and not reading. Within the club we will be doing a multitude of mock committees as a tool for teaching and to get you interested into going to one of the many conferences we have each year. Conferences are essentially the official forums for MUN and it is where all the clubs meet to compete with each other. At conferences you have the opportunity to get awards like “best delegate” for all the hard work, debate skill, cooperation ability, and leadership you show. Mocks in comparison are much smaller and will be held with your fellow Cypress Bay members.
Now that you know what MUN is explore the site and learn about what you need to bring to your first committee and what makes a great delegate!
If this still seems confusing the best thing to do is actually participate in a MUN committee. MUN is always best learned by doing and not reading. Within the club we will be doing a multitude of mock committees as a tool for teaching and to get you interested into going to one of the many conferences we have each year. Conferences are essentially the official forums for MUN and it is where all the clubs meet to compete with each other. At conferences you have the opportunity to get awards like “best delegate” for all the hard work, debate skill, cooperation ability, and leadership you show. Mocks in comparison are much smaller and will be held with your fellow Cypress Bay members.
Now that you know what MUN is explore the site and learn about what you need to bring to your first committee and what makes a great delegate!