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So, You’ve Done Model UN. Now What?

By Alexandra Fumerton | September 5, 2025

After finishing your Model UN conference—once the excitement and sense of accomplishment have settled—you may be left with a nagging question: what’s next? Perhaps you feel the urge to do more, to give back, to make a difference in your community.

Writing Comprehensive and Concise Working Papers That Succeed

By Nolan Zinman | September 5, 2025

Writing working papers and clauses can feel tricky at first, but it doesn’t have to be. If you’re new to JAMUN, think of a clause as a short instruction telling the United Nations what should happen. Strong clauses are clear, simple, and something other delegates can agree on.

How Do I Model UN?

By Dustin Simon | September 2, 2025

Model UN can feel overwhelming. Walking into your first conference, you might see delegates years older than you confidently raising points of order, others with twenty people already lined up to join their bloc, and some who have even pre-written most (if not all) of their draft resolution.

How to Make the Perfect Bloc

By Nolan Zinman | September 2, 2025

A great bloc doesn't happen by luck, especially for new delegates. It's built from simple but vital habits: a clear goal, friendly outreach and communication, organized teamwork, and respectful diplomacy. If you're new to JAMUN or Model UN, think of your bloc as a small team working together to create a variety of solutions to solve one problem.

Crisis Committees and Joint Crisis Committees

By Andrew Calderon | August 27, 2025

Crisis committees are an excellent way for delegates to practice critical thinking under pressure. They require quicker thinking and faster-paced decision-making than a General Assembly committee. There are several types of crisis committees, and in my last blog I wrote about my thoughts on Ad Hoc crisis committees compared to regular ones. But what about joint crisis committees?

How to Stand Out in Your Model UN Committee

By Alexander Rechitsky | August 27, 2025

Every Model UN delegate enters committee with the same goal in mind: to make an impact. While it may seem that your success in committee depends on how often you speak or how many resolutions have your name on them, the truth is often a bit more complex.

Building Relationships with Fellow Delegates

By Nolan Zinman | August 9, 2025

A new committee might feel quite chaotic: lots of rules to keep up with, speeches presented, and resolutions written. But at its core, Model UN is a people game. Building strong relationships with your fellow delegates and practicing genuine diplomacy toward others can be the difference between drafting ignored clauses to uniting a passionate bloc that carries your ideas forward.

On Local Government

By Joshua Varon | August 6, 2025

Last night I arrived at the Deerfield Village Hall at 7:30 p.m.; JAMUN was receiving a commendation from the mayor for its work and service to the community. I wasn't quite sure what to expect (I had never been to a village board meeting before), but I was hoping it would be a brief ceremony followed by a few small village-related business items.

The Delegate Who Listens

By Dustin Simon | August 5, 2025

In every Model UN committee, there's one delegate—the one who dominates every moderated caucus, raises their placard before the chair even finishes speaking, and manages to sneak their name into every working paper before the unmod even begins.

How to Prepare for Your First Model UN Conference

By Charlie Fumerton | August 4, 2025

Model UN has been a large part of my high school life, and as I prepare to enter college, I hope to not only continue competing in conferences, but to use my experience to inspire and educate the young leaders of the world.

From Simulation to Reality: MUN and Its Connection to the UN

By Mehrnaz Kharoliwalla | August 4, 2025

The United Nations was founded on the belief that the world must work together to achieve peace, security, and development. Model United Nations (MUN) instills these same principles in its delegates by encouraging them to find common ground, build consensus, and negotiate—all while practicing diplomacy.

A Young Leader's Guide to Model UN

By Alexandra Fumerton | July 31, 2025

Becoming the Master of the Unmod

By Abby Kettlewell | July 30, 2025

When you approach the point in committee when someone motions for an unmoderated caucus, and it passes, what do you do? Here are some helpful tips on how to succeed in your first un-mod.

The Role of Resolutions in Model UN

By Alexander Rechitsky | July 30, 2025

In every Model UN committee, there will come a point where your hard work pays off and your bloc will come to agreement on a final, complete solution. While it may make sense to think that your work in committee is finished, there is still a very important step ahead: your draft resolution.

Are GA Committees Better than Crisis Committees?

By Sahana Shah | July 28, 2025

You might've heard people talking about GA committees and crisis committees, but what are they really, and which one is better?

Are Ad Hoc Crises Better than Regular Crisis Committees?

By Andrew Calderon | July 28, 2025

Ad Hoc crises are similar in format to regular crisis committees. Both types follow a continuous crisis format, with crisis updates coming in every so often that present new issues and problems for the committee to deal with.

Mastering Your First Position Paper

By Joshua Varon | July 27, 2025

Your first Model UN position paper can feel like a monumental task: between finding the perfect sources and researching the strongest actions your country has historically taken, the process of writing a position paper can easily overwhelm even the most experienced delegate.