Sponge123 Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 I've gone to 8 MUN assemblies over the past three years, mostly local ones but one at Harvard, and I have had nothing but positive experiences. They have definitely been worth missing school for. IMO, they would look impressive on university applications, especially if you win any awards for best delegate, and they do wonders for improving both public speaking skills and knowledge of current affairs. I definitely suggest getting involved; as for the workload, it really depends on how prepared you want to be. I usually print off some info the night before, and spend an hour or two writing up a foreign policy paper, but nothing over the top. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bohemian03 Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 @Darko Although as an admin, I've been to THIMUN every year! Anyway, seriously it is a great experience. You should definitely do it and great for college apps and essays. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugoboss91 Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 In Kenya here I have been for the EAMUN for 3 Consecutive years..trust me the experience is worth it..We miss a week of school because we have to travel to Nairobi..But allround We learn alot and trust me the first time I went I didnt speak..but now..i am much more confident..and now im already psyched for next year..because its just too good..trust me.. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CocoPop Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 I recently went to RCIMUN in Istanbul (Turkey). It was my first MUN conference and a really great experience, but it's unlikely that I'll go next year due to all the work I'll be bogged down by Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackers Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 The UN conferences I've participated in weren't technically 'MUN's but they contain essentially the same ingredients. I've been doing them for 3 years, I've loved every one of them. As others have said, they're great for public speaking and impromptu speaking skills. There's also the whole cliche "you meet so many great people" thing but it's true (I met my boyfriend at one). It also opens doors for other experiences, you can network with the people you meet and, if you decide to become a member (if it's possible where you're doing it), work your way up the heirarchy. I'll be organising my city's conferences next year. Colleges love to hear about extra curricular activities, especially if they see that it's a long-term thing. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darko Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Bohemian: You were admin staff or member of the Chair? Which commission? Might have been there It was brilliant-especially the last day! Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doesntmatterwhy Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Bohemian: You were admin staff or member of the Chair? Which commission? Might have been there It was brilliant-especially the last day!Omg!Which committee?I was at THIMUN last year. GA 2! It was my best MUN experience. I liked it much better than BEIMUN. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamer94 Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 I personally did not like MUN. It was my first year, and I attended two conferences: BAYMUN (Bayan MUN) and YLC (Young Leaders' Conference). I guess one could say that the MUN experience differs from one person to another. I disliked it because in Bahrain, it's more of a popularity contest than an actual conference of heated debates and intellectual arguments. But that's just what I think. =] 1 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
msingh Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 I go to DUMUNC and MUNCH as well as App-MUN and have loved the experience, it's so eye-opening and as somebody else mentioned, you meet so many amazing people! I just wish my school had the means to go to international conferences, we will be heading to NAIMUN and potentially UNA-USA MUN next year... I can't wait to start back up! Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
powa2 Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 I mostly do local ones like the Vancouver MUN which I done for the past 3 years. I find MUN to be an excellent vehicle to explore countries, learn, debate and to make friends. The most international one I did was at MUN at Berkeley. I have a question though, in which categories does the MUN fulfill in CAS? Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiara Angel Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 So far I've only been attending local conferences and I am really enjoying MUN. I've attended it since I was in 9th grade. Has anyone gone to THIMUN Singapore or BEIMUN in China? Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 Hey,I was hoping to start a MUN club at our school - is there any advice anyone would like to give to a complete newbie? =D Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taigan Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 I've been to AMMUN, an MUN conference in Amman, Jordan. It was great, I was a Justice in the International Court of Justice. I hope to take part in THIMUN next year, but preferably not in the ICJ (very intimidating) but in a more conventional conference. My goal is Security Coucil but our school will unlikely get a seat in it! Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taigan Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Well, you'll need to find out loads about it before you make a club. Read about the rules and find a group of students who won't mess around too much. Once you do this, pick some interesting subjects, appoint yourself chair and just start the conference. The hardest part will be the research. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inginair Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 I've so far been to two MUN conferences, BAYMUN [bayan MUN] and SPIMUN[st. Petersburg International MUN]. SPIMUN was one of the best experiences in my life. I'm already signed up for THIMUN-Singapore so that should be nice. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taigan Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Cool, has anyone heard of GYLC? it's like an MUN yet takes place in the summer. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inginair Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 Taigan: From what I've heard GYLC is really fun and interesting. A lot of people that already went usually encourage others to go. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taigan Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 Will you be going next summer. I'll probably be participating, and I've never been to Vienna, so that will be fun Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inginair Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 I'm not sure. I'll depend on 2 things: a) if they invite meb) If I see that going to OSC will be a big advantage for me in IB2, then I'm not sure I'll be participatingBut I'm pretty sure if i'm going, ill be going to the US one cuz I mite be going to Prague this year and I already went to St. Petersburg. Even though they're different cities, they prob. look alike Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennisalex833 Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 I went to the Thimun last year..and im going again this year in Jan...totally Love it...going for the revision course in England during spring as well.. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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