Helpful or Hindrance- Should Electronics Be Allowed in Committee?
It goes without saying that technological innovation has the power to greatly alter the norms of both debate and Model UN alike. In recent years, the traditional delegate’s overflowing binder, filled...
View ArticleRutgers Model United Nations (RUMUN) 2013 Recap
Submitted by Nikita Barde, Media Manager at Best Delegate & Staff Member of RUMUN 2013 RUMUN’s Secretariat (left to right: Vyshakh Kodoth, Sabrina Arias, Brandon Smith) This past weekend, the...
View ArticleMUN Made Easy: The Art of Note Writing
An example of a good, relationship building note. Try not to have terrible handwriting like mine. Writing notes is one of the most tedious but rewarding parts of any MUN committee. Notes allow you to...
View ArticleModel U.N. Meets The CRISOSOC
The World Health Organization at UPMUNC XLVII This year, in the double-delegation WHO committee at UPMUNC XLVII, a new committee format was showcased. UPMUNC Secretary-General Hirsh Shah called it the...
View ArticleHow to Teach Model UN to Younger Students
The growing popularity of Model UN as a “smart sport”, an exercise for smart students with social skills, has attracted more and more educators, teachers, and younger students to integrate Model UN...
View ArticlePrinceton Model United Nations Conference (PMUNC) 2013 Recap
This recap was provided by Benjamin Dobkin The 2013 edition of the Princeton Model United Nations Conference was a great success. The Conference attracted approximately 800 delegates from all over the...
View Article“Why MUN was the best thing that ever happened to me!”– Nabila Elassar
This guest article was contributed by Nabila Elassar. Moments from Nabila’s MUN Jounrey By my fifth delegate experience in CU’s Model American Presidency, MUN had become my retreat. The sessions were...
View ArticleBreaking Down the Top 5 International Laws, Treaties, and Conventions You’ll...
In light of the positive responses we got from Part I of this article, I decided to follow it up with a Part II! Hopefully this quick background will continue to give new delegates and veterans enough...
View ArticleFall 2013 North America College Rankings
Which college Model UN teams are the best on the circuit? There are many definitions of success in Model UN, and awards are not the purpose of Model UN. Nevertheless, they do tell us which teams are...
View Article7 Tips for Building a Good Relationship with Your Chair
Whether your goal in a Model UN committee is to win an award, learn more about international affairs, or develop better speaking skills, your committee chair will be at the helm of most of the...
View ArticlePHUNC 2013 Recap
This recap is provided by Nabeel Ahmad, the Secretary General of the Pennsylvania High School United Nations Conference 2013. Since its inception in 2012, the Pennsylvania High School United Nations...
View ArticleNottingham International Model UN Conference (NottsMUN) 2013 Recap
From the 15th to the 17th of November, the United Nations Association Youth – University of Nottingham hosted its 6th annual Nottingham International Model United Nations. Held once again within...
View ArticleDiplomacy on the Silver Screen: Model UN from a Pop Culture Perspective
MUN is a many-splendored thing—when given your all, it simultaneously serves as your academic, social, and professional lives. It can provide you with a vast and varied knowledge of global affairs,...
View ArticleActions Speak Louder Than Words: Body Language in MUN- Part 1, Hands
As a delegate in Model U.N., odds are that you love to talk. Whether you’re making your well-practiced opening speech, collaborating with other delegates in an unmoderated caucus, presenting a...
View ArticleSummer Program Alumni Take Home Gavels in Fall Conferences
Congratulations to all delegates who participated in conferences this fall. Alumni of the Best Delegate Summer Programs put forth a strong showing this season, bringing home a number of awards. Here...
View ArticleJoining the Ranks: Do Colleges’ Academic Rankings Translate into MUN Success?
While there are many compelling reasons to participate in Model United Nations, there is no denying that awards are a very strong motivating factor for numerous delegates and teams. As Best Delegate’s...
View ArticleMUN Reflection: The True Meaning of Success
As I look back upon the past two and a half years of my life, there is nothing that has taken as much dominance in my life as Model UN. So as I reflect on these years, I have this seemingly unbreakable...
View ArticleBITSMUN Hyderabad – A Successful Journey
Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani is a name that is well known among high school and college students in India. BITS is not only a university; its a brand. In recent years, BITS...
View ArticleA Good Delegate and The Best Delegate: Key Differences
This guest article was contributed by Nabila Elassar It is the moment of truth. You have just walked into the conference hall, and laid a quick glance on the 100+ other delegates eagerly preparing for...
View ArticleNotizie del Model United Nations in Italia: Un Guest-Post di United Network
Italy has long been a quickly developing region in terms of Model United Nations. Over the past few years, the country has expanded its participation and created several new conferences. There are a...
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