STEM Obour Model United Nations

Model United Nations, also known as Model UN or MUN, is an extra-curricular activity in which students typically role play delegates to the United Nations and simulate UN councils. The delegates represent different countries and attempt to solve real world issues using the policies and perspectives of their assigned country. At the end of the year, we hold a conference to allow our delegates the chance and experience to implement what they've learned throughout the year. At the end of most conferences, outstanding delegates in each council are recognized and given an award certificate; the Best Delegate in each council, however, receives a gavel. Many college students participate in Model United Nations, which involves substantial researching, public speaking, debating, and writing skills, as well as critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership abilities. MUN is a motivational experience. It’s fun to pretend to be a world leader solving the world’s most important problems in 4 days or less. MUN activates students’ imagination and creativity – activities that students are naturally inclined to do. Students enjoy exploring new ideas, sharing common experiences with teammates and friends, and making new friends with smart and interesting students. In this era of globalization, learning about the world is more important than ever. No matter what field or profession students enter, they will interact with people from different countries and diverse backgrounds. Problems taking place halfway around the globe impact our lives, our country, and our councils. Students learn about the world as they prepare for MUN conferences, represent countries other than their own, and present possible solutions to global problems in councils.