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What is MUN? Forensics (public speaking, not dead bodies) Debate Mock Trial History Theater Creative Writing
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Other Model Things Plastic Kits? Only if you count the time and effort involved. There is very little glue-sniffing. Congress? Yes, except better—would you rather be Carl Levin or Djibouti?
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The Basics “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.” —Sun Tzu Preparation is Key! So is a classy suit. I substituted a straight- razor shave tonight because I am awesome.
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Knowledge of the Enemy Enemy is a figure of speech. Other delegates will not try to fight you. However, you should be prepared to debate them on equal terms. You must know… …who the principal players in the topic are. …the history and policies of the principal actors. …as much as you can about the state of world affairs as it affects your topic.
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Self-Knowledge What is your nation’s history… …of action on the topic? …with the other nations in the room? …of involvement in international affairs? Where you’ve been determines where you’ll go! Don’t be afraid to try something new; just remember that the future proceeds from the past.
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Knowledge of Terrain Terrain is the committee room—the “battlefield.” It’s important to have a good feel for what others in the room are doing, saying, and thinking. Don’t get too detached from what’s going on around you! If you stop paying attention, you will find yourself in a corner with no friends.
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The Objective Proactively Leverage Your Synergies This means that the committee will work towards a solution that actively uses the best aspects of all nations involved. When this happens, it is a “miracle.” Committees tend to remove quality, not promote it. Your job is to make sure that as much of your policy as possible is implemented in the final solution.
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