Middle Schoolers Grow and Learn Through Model United Nations
Middle schoolers are some of the most curious and creative students that we have worked with at the MUN Institute – they are excited to learn more about the world and eager to come up with...
View ArticleThe Model United Nations Institute – Coming to a City Near You!
The MUN Institute grows every year, and we are proud to share the incredible experience of the world’s top-rated Model UN summer program with more and more students, parents, and teachers. Did you...
View ArticleSample Lesson: How to Write Model UN Resolutions
In this video, you’ll watch a sample lesson from the MUN Institute that teaches you all of the basics in writing Model UN resolutions. Best Delegate Co-founder Ryan Villanueva lays out everything you...
View ArticleFall 2019 North American College Model UN Rankings and Recognition
Delegates from NCSC XLVII in October of 2019 Introduction Welcome to the spring semester! For years, the fall rankings have been a staple of the North American collegiate circuit, whether it be for...
View ArticleMessy Mergers: Strategies for Dealing with Large Blocs
Even the most experienced delegates dread merging because the process can easily make or break it for any delegate’s position in committee. No matter how articulately you spoke during moderated...
View ArticleWhy Model UN is a Great Way to Make Friends
Over the years that I’ve participated in Model UN, I have gained so many helpful skills in areas from public speaking and networking to conducting research projects and understanding global politics....
View ArticleFree Model UN Guides & Resources for All Levels
Here at the MUN Institute, we want to provide the latest and greatest tips, tricks, and strategies for students and advisors who are participating in and teaching Model United Nations. We are excited...
View ArticleHow to Establish Yourself As a Leader In MUN
Being successful in a Model UN conference requires much more than just good research or a well-written position paper. A delegate must also be able to influence the dynamic of the committee by acting...
View ArticleVIDEO: MUN Institute Summer 2020 Highlights
The Model United Nations Institute is North America’s top-rated summer program of its kind – and for good reason! At the MUN Institute, students learn about international relations, public speaking,...
View ArticleHow to Write a Crisis Model UN Directive
Are you new to Crisis MUN committees, and you’re not sure what directives are or how to write them? In this video, we go into detail on how to succeed at writing Crisis directives, and how you can be...
View ArticleNAIMUN LVII’s National Security Apparatus: An Innovative Approach to...
This guest article was written by Caleb Yip, a junior at Georgetown University and the Under-Secretary-General of the National Security Apparatus at NAIMUN LVII. With new and improved mechanics, the...
View ArticleSimple Activities to Practice Public Speaking
Whether you’re brand new to Model UN or a seasoned veteran, public speaking can be one of the most daunting elements of committee. Although crisis committees give delegates the chance to separate...
View ArticleWhat I Wish I Knew About Being an Independent Delegate
Attending Model United Nations conferences as an independent delegate, or a participant without the formal backing of a school-sponsored team, presents unique challenges. Independent delegates may...
View ArticleHow Model UN Prepares You for Your Next Job Interview
Whether you are in a Crisis committee simulating a Roman war or in a General Assembly committee addressing the Rohingya crisis, you are gaining valuable skills for your next job interview. The post...
View ArticleFREE GUIDE: 15 Things Every Model UN Delegate Needs in Their Research Binder
One of the most popular articles ever published on the Best Delegate blog was 15 Things Every MUN Delegate Needs in Their Research Binder. We know that Model United Nations delegates are on the go and...
View ArticleDelegate Styles: A Lesson from MUNI
Strategy. Structure. Style. These high-level elements of Model United Nations were a defining feature of my summer at the Model United Nations Institute in 2017, when I participated in the Ambassador...
View ArticleDownload the Ambassador Guide for Advanced Model UN Delegates
Once students attend a few Model United Nations conferences, they start to feel more comfortable with the activity. They are able to easily research topics, and feel confident when giving Model UN...
View ArticleThe 6 Levels of Model UN Experiences Explained to Parents
So, your child is doing Model United Nations! But what exactly are they doing when they dress up in Western Business Attire and head off to a Model UN conference for a weekend? And how does it change...
View ArticleThe Secret to a Strong Letter of Recommendation for College? Be a Model UN...
Letters of recommendation are one of the most underrated and important components of a successful college application because it helps differentiate students from everyone else who has good grades,...
View ArticleWomen in MUN: 6 Unique Committees for Gender Equality and Empowerment
It is not a secret that crisis and specialized committees tend to be male dominated. Throughout my years participating in Model UN, I’ve noticed that the vast majority of character based committees...
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