What is MUN?

"Model United Nations is the simulation of diplomacy, problem solving, and responsibility of the United nations."

MUN is a program in middle schools, high schools, and colleges in which students play the role as a delegate from a country. These delegates debate problems that are going on in the world.

"MUN is a simulation of the UN where the countries of the world send delegates to act as representatives of those country’s governments. A delegates primary role is to give your government’s views on the issues in front of the U.N. The key to doing this well is to get into the character of the country you are representing – almost like being in a play in some ways. Pay special attention to the economic, religious and educational issues of your country when you do your background paper – that will help you to understand how your country might respond to an issue. Caucuses will help you to do this as well." - YMCA MUN