MODEL UNITED NATIONS

This is what we are . . .

The Model United Nations program at Wright State is built around a four credit hour seminar in Political Science, PLS 486/686-01, which meets during the winter quarter. Team members are chosen on the basis of a written and oral interview with returning student delegates. The Model U.N. is open to students from all majors and colleges and of any class standing. No actual previous experience is required. Your success as a team member is based on your writing skills, speaking abilities, and role-playing (i.e., playing the part of a delegate of a country in committee at the United Nations). Also most important is your good citizenship and team work.

And here is what we do . . .

Every year the seminar culminates in the week-long National Model United Nations Conference, held in New York City. Universities are assigned a country to represent several months before the National Conference each spring. Students develop research techniques and master the skills of public speaking, negotiation, and technical writing that are essential to diplomacy. Research begins during the winter break. To prepare for the conference, we schedule simulations with other schools. These include a day-long practice session that has attracted eight other universities and the Dayton Model United Nations Conference with Sinclair Community College that attracts 15 to 20 universities and colleges.

Over the last 28 years, Wright State student delegates to the National Collegiate Model United Nations Conference in New York City have enjoyed earning top awards – a winning streak unmatched by any other university in the country. Each year the conference has grown in size and international participation. Last year, more than 4000 students from 200+ colleges and universities from nearly 20 countries around the world took part.

The Model U.N. experience has become a unique academic experience at Wright State. The seminar emphasizes public speaking, technical writing, researching, and self confidence, all of which are qualities essential for any future career.

We are now recruiting new member for the 2008 Team.  For more information about joining visit our join page, the Department of Political Science, or send us an email at wsumun2008@gmail.com.