THE UA-MUN BLOG

The memory of one’s first Model United Nations (MUN) conference is an inalienable presence. Ask any Secretary-General, award recipient, committee chair, and MUNer. They can tell you – without significant difficulties – precisely what their first MUN experience was like. The moment they lowered their placard as they stood up to take the floor for the first time will remain etched in their memories, regardless of how experienced they have become since then. But what newer deleg

Embarking on research assignments for a Model United Nations (MUN) conference can be an incredibly daunting task. Granted, understanding the background, current stance and prospects of a UN Member State is nothing short of complex. Adding the multifaceted global issues delegates find solutions for in MUN to the above mix, it is safe to say that research can inspire a plethora of attitudes on delegates (discouragement and intimidation included). In response to such feelings, w

Ask any delegate about the skills that they would like to improve through Model United Nations (MUN) and, chances are, most would mention “debating skills.” But before we go into detail on how to master the art of debate, let us begin by asking ourselves the following question, what is debating? Debating is the skill developed when two (or more) parties orally engage with each other’s ideas, arguments, and policies on a particular issue, aiming to convince others to favor the

It is as hard to master the arts of public speaking and debating, as it is to master the subtleties of negotiation. To the mere observer, a Model United Nations (MUN) delegate who excels at public speaking can steal the show, but both chairs and delegates know that it is negotiations where MUN’s most significant challenges lie. In fact, during committee negotiations, even the most experienced MUNers will find it difficult to meet their country’s interests, precisely as planne

Standing in a committee room cramped with delegates staring at you and somehow your peripheral vision keeps getting narrower, your voice shakes, your palms get sweaty, and your thoughts begin to scatter as you try to remember the exact words of the speech that is supposed to mesmerize the UN’s Secretary-General. It is almost as if you were in an out-of-body experience watching down on yourself from the deepest corners of your worst nightmare. Well, that might be a bit extreme

I am William Wegener, a nineteen-year-old student studying international affairs - politics and economics - in Geneva. Passionate about philosophy, geopolitics and macroeconomics, I have always been devoting my time to debating, because I do believe that free exchange of ideas and knowledge is a fundamental element to better, more innovative and more feasible solutions to the daily problems that the world, the nations and the citizens are facing. It was by pure luck that I ca

My name is Ana María Mahecha. I am 21 years old. I am from Bogota, Colombia and I study Government Public Affairs & Economics at University of Los Andes. My first time in an MUN was a few years ago, back in school. Then I decided to participate in another model here in Bogota. And then my first international model was last year at MUN-YA and this current year too. I recommend this program because is a great opportunity of networking, a great space to share different point of

My name is shuja ul haq and I am from Pakistan. I am a third year bachelor's student majoring in business management. I love playing cricket and basketball but, traveling and exploring different places is my favorite thing to do. I heard about the United ambassadors conference and went for it in 2016. At the very first day in the General Assembly hall I was still in a phase where I couldn't believe if is it real or not! And I was a bit nervous too as I haven't been to an MU

My name is Yasmine Janah, and I am currently about to graduate from the Technische Universität Dresden in Germany with Master’s in International Relations and International Public Law. Having grown up in Paris, France, my Model United Nations’ journey started in the beginning of the year 2017. Last May, I decided to apply as a single delegate to the United Ambassadors MUN conference, held in Geneva at the very heart of the United Nations Headquarters. Truly passionate about w

My name is Khadija Husein, I am from Dubai, UAE and I am currently studying at the New Indian Model School in Dubai. I had always wanted to join the United Nations , and coming to the MUN academy has made my goal clear . We have learnt so much about the UN and I made many new friends, I received the outstanding delegate award and I realized that MUN will not only teach you about the UN but it will prepare you for the problems that you face every day. Joining the MUN has chang

My name is Muhammad Nazim and I am from the United Arab Emirates. Joining MUN was life changing experience for me. I honestly had no interest in politics and hated researching about the current situation of different countries. But as I experienced MUN I immensely enjoyed the simulation of MUN and got to know about how does member states of different countries take decisions to follow the sustainable goals and make the world safe, clean and fair for the people. I used to fe

My name is Sarah Pharaon, I am from the United Arab Emirates and I am currently studying at Al Mawakeb International School. Through participating in the MUN Academy, I developed soft skills such as analyzing and speech drafting. My confidence level increased so much that I am now fearless every time I have to present something in front of my class. I met so many amazing people through this program who are now my friends. I even started considering new paths I can take for my