Important Dates:
- students must be dropped off at the hotel and cannot drive themselves
- students must stay at the hotel
- students must be picked up at the end of the conference
- the YMCA has not yet shared the cost of the conference
General Information
This year has been filled with memories, hard work, and achievement among the students who participated in BSM’s Model United Nations. Model UN mimics what happens in real United Nations conferences, where students are able to research and represent countries to identify solutions for real-world issues. The goal is to negotiate and solve problems with other “countries”– represented by students from different schools. Passing a resolution based on the negotiations within a committee is considered a victory.
“It’s a compromise, it’s research, and having a notion of let’s try to make it a win-win situation,” said Ms. Anne-Marie Dominguez, an advisor for BSM’s Model UN team. She notes how important it is for students to learn about negotiation and strengthen their communication skills. These students have successfully come together in groups to provide solutions for real-world problems on behalf of actual countries’ points of view. “It’s also important to know a lot about a country that they may not agree with. They are representing a country, not how they feel as students,” Ms. Dominguez stated. This expands students’ knowledge of world events and the positions of other countries, teaching them how to create solutions that benefit each country involved in a particular crisis or conflict.
Advisor: Matt McMerty-Brummer and Anne Marie Dominguez
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A simulation in which students, representing UN member states, meet to find solutions to common problems. It offers a world of opportunity where concepts and principles from the classroom can come to life. Join us and change your world.
What is Model United Nations?
As our hosts at the YMCA state, “For three days every spring, students take part in an experiential learning process as Ambassadors and UN Officials in simulated international diplomacy. Students in grades 7-12 can choose to serve in the General Assembly, International Court of Justice, Economic and Social Council, Security Council, Human Rights Council, or the Media. Model UN offers students the chance to experience the richness of different cultures around the world, develop empathy, and hone their critical thinking skills while engaging with a wide variety of perspectives and global issues.”
What are the benefits of Model United Nations?
According to the YMCA, “Participants in Model UN learn how countries interact with each other and gain a global perspective on the issues that impact our everyday lives.” During the three-day conference, the students will: “Learn and practice vital life skills — critical thinking, complex problem-solving, public speaking and emotional intelligence. Work as a team to discover ways to make positive change.”
