Model UN: When Representing Your Country is More Than Pretend
Model UN has the power to bring people together from around the world and foster dialogue on important issues. However, what happens when your country is the topic of conversation? What if you are...
View ArticleMUN in the Media: What the Entertainment Industry Got Right, and VERY Wrong
There’s a very special excitement MUNers feel when our beloved pastime is referenced in pop culture…and even more when entire television episodes are dedicated to the hilarious inner workings of Model...
View ArticleHow Best Delegate Virtual Programs Prepare Students for College and Beyond
While we are hopeful that the pandemic’s end is coming soon, as we approach our second COVID summer, high school students continue feeling lost on how to fill this time in a meaningful way. There is a...
View ArticleWhy I Think General Assemblies Are Harder Than Crisis Committees
The dais staff of the General Assembly If you have done Model UN, chances are somebody, somewhere, has told you that Crisis committees are harder, and Crisis delegates are better than their GA...
View ArticleBest Delegate, Outstanding Delegate, and Honorable Mentions are outdated;...
Model United Nations (MUN) awards are generally the reason why experienced delegates participate in conferences again and again. Winning that best delegate gavel and hearing your schoolwin best...
View ArticleStellar MUN Delegates: Where Are They Now?
Mona Maarabani (Left) Jill Bendlak (Centre) Madeleine Northfield (Right) We’re often told that extracurriculars, networking, and pursuing skills outside of courses we take at school reaps rewards....
View ArticleLet the Games Begin! The Olympics as a Symbol for International Peace,...
Written by Lekha A., Holden L., Priyanka P., & Natalie W. “Olympic principles are United Nations principles” – Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon With the Opening Ceremonies for the 2021...
View ArticleA Guide to Model UN Press Corps Committees
Model UN frequently brings to mind general assembly and crisis committees. But while these are the most common types of committees, you may encounter other ones, especially on the college Model UN...
View ArticleWhat Skills do Students Need to Succeed in Model UN? A High School Conference...
Which skills are most important in a Model UN committee? What are committee staff looking for when determining awards? How can students improve as delegates? To answer these questions, we spoke with...
View ArticleJoin the Best Delegate Program Staff!
People around the world are heading Back to School, and here at Best Delegate we are getting Back to MUN! There are two exciting programs launching this fall: Model United Nations Teams and Best...
View ArticlePANEL: What’s Happening with Model UN Conferences in 2021?
The past year has been a challenge for billions of people around the globe and has seen changes in the ways we learn, interact, and engage with the world. The international Model United Nations...
View Article5 Ways for MUN Parents to Support Their Child in Model United Nations
“My child is interested in Model UN. But I have no idea how my child gets started or how to support my child to continue doing Model UN!” This is a very common sentiment expressed by parents who...
View ArticleVIDEO: 2021-2022 Model United Nations Conferences Panel
As this year’s Model United Nations season kicks off to open debate, we’re excited to see how the MUN community has adapted to recent challenges and upcoming opportunities for passionate MUN delegates...
View ArticleNew to Model UN? Check Out this Free Starter Guide!
Model United Nations is a fun and engaging activity where students can meet new friends from around the world. But it can hard to make sense of everything when you’re brand new. New to Model UN? Check...
View ArticleNEW: Updated Guide to Prepping for Virtual & In-Person Model UN Conferences
Whether your next Model United Nations conference is on Zoom or in-person, this newly updated guide will help MUN delegates of all levels to expertly prepare! With checklists, tips & tricks, and...
View ArticleAlways Bring Band-Aids: Real Advice from Award-Winning Senior Delegates to...
Article written and provided by Jessica N., a High School Senior Let’s face it: Starting your Model United Nations (MUN) career is hard. Like, SUPER hard. There are several different types of...
View ArticleCareers at Best Delegate – We Are Hiring for Our Marketing Team!
We are hiring for our Marketing & Sales Team! We are looking to hire a Marketing Manager (Full-Time Remote Position) and a Marketing Associate (Part-Time Remote Position). Our Marketing Manager...
View ArticleMunlingo: The Parent’s Translator for Model UN & 26 Key Terms to Know
It’s like Duolingo, but designed for Model UN parents like you! Get Involved with Your Child’s Journey! Does it sometimes sound to you like your kid is speaking another language when they’re talking...
View ArticleWhy Model United Nations Will Help Your Child Get Into College
As the parent of a Model UN engaged child, you’ve probably found yourself wondering how your child can use what they’ve learned through MUN to help them succeed in high school and beyond. One of the...
View ArticleThe 5 Best Extracurricular Activities for Kids Who are Interested in Public...
These days, there seem to be hundreds of different extracurricular activities out there for your child to choose from, each geared toward a different skill or field of interest. For the athletes,...
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