So, what exactly is an "Everyday Ambassador"?
Proudly standing as highly as possible on our page are the words "I am an Everyday Ambassador". This slogan is the birth place of all our work in Model United Nations, and continues to be the ultimate vision and core purpose of United Ambassadors. But what does that mean? What exactly is an Everyday Ambassador? And how does that relate to Model United Nations? As simple as the question is, as complex its answer can be. According to dictionary.com, an Ambassador is: "a diplo
Model UN Overachievers - Why Intense Delegates Matter.
"Over-achiever" is a key word in the world of Model UN. Once you have been to a couple conferences you know the type: very intense delegate, clearly hasn’t come to make friends, leaves socials early to go work on drafts, doesn’t appreciate jokes during the interventions, gets angry and frustrated by what he or she calls “the lack of seriousness of the committee” or “the people who haven’t prepared enough” or who “don’t take this seriously”. Most of the time, they have their e
Which Role to Play? How to Select a Country to Represent in Model UN.
The flags of the 193 member states of the United Nations, stand side by side and flutter in the wind, making up the global organization par excellence. When the time comes to apply for a certain country for a Model UN there are dozens of things to take into account: availability of information, openness of the country in question, interest… However, these have already been examined in other articles, so I will focus on the three things you must keep in mind to choose a countr
MUN Power Couples - Tips for Double Delegations in Model United Nations
Are you familiar with the term “double delegation” in Model United Nations? In this article, we refer to them as: power couples. They are a recognizable element in any model in which delegates are allowed to pair up as they represent one country. In many cases, this dynamic duo has the potential to somewhat dominate the debate by coordinating their actions to become more efficient and achieve their goals together. In this article, I will share some of my thoughts on how to m
How to Write a Great Position Paper for a Model United Nations Conference.
Position Papers are like a hike in the bush; your lazy yet benevolent friend will introduce you to many tempting-looking shortcuts. These will more often than not lead you into a big, swampy mess which requires more work to get out of than your original course would have required. This is a quick guide to writing a good Position Paper. A well-researched and well-written Position Paper is your best friend during debate – you will have moderated caucus topics at the ready; stru
The 8 Key Questions People Ask When First Learning MUN.
Do you remember the very first time you were ever introduced to MUN? For me, it was at the age of 10, during a summer school by the American University in Cairo. But, I can still remember it, as if it were happening right in front of me. The trainer, was very good, because she was passionate about Model United Nations. That's why the information I was hearing for the very first time resonated, deeply. Today, I'm confronted with the task of explaining what MUN is, almost every
