Model UN

  • International Studies
El Segundo High School: 640 Main St, El Segundo, CA 90245, USA
Dec 04 2024
Apr 26 2025
MUN at ESHS
$450.00
  1. Wed3:30 - 5:00 pm

Description

The Academy is thrilled to offer Model United Nations as an after-school class! Please only register if you have received an acceptance email for this life-changing class! Please do not register if you have not been accepted into this program - your enrollment will be cancelled and you will incur a nonrefundable $50 cancellation fee.

Details:
~ The teacher/coach for MUN is the wonderful April Strawn.
~ Entry into this class is by application process and two recommendations are required.
~ Class starts Wed. 12/4/2024 and will run every Wed. from 3:30 to 5:00 until 4/23/2025 except school holidays.
~ This class culminates in a conference on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Huntington Beach, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
~ Do not apply for this class if you are not able to attend the conference. 
~ Cost of this program is $450 and includes the conference fees.

What is Model UN?
Model United Nations (MUN) is a simulation of the United Nations where students act as delegates to the UN and its committees. MUN is a popular extracurricular activity for students at all levels of education, and it helps students learn about the UN, international relations, and current world issues.
Does Model UN look good on your college application?
Absolutely! Every student needs their college application and/or job application to stand out and MUN will do that!
Why should you participate in MUN?
Students develop confidence and leadership skills through experience. 
MUN helps students develop public speaking, writing, collaboration, diplomacy and research skills. 
Provide students with their first entry point into international affairs and concepts, such as peace and security, human rights, development, and rule of law issues.
Model UN conferences allow you to practice teamwork, negotiation, and communication skills in a safe and structured environment.
What you learn in MUN helps you to gain self confidence and composure, which are invaluable in academic and professional settings, 
Do I have what it takes to join MUN?
Do you want to be a leader?
Are you willing to work hard?
Can you listen and analyze?
Do you like to research, write and negotiate?
Are you a critical thinker and problem solver?
Do you want to excel?
THEN MODEL UN IS FOR YOU! 

Questions about the MUN class, please email Ms. Strawn at [email protected]. Questions about registering, please email [email protected].

Class dates

12/04/2024, 12/11/2024, 12/18/2024, 12/25/2024, 01/08/2025, 01/15/2025, 01/22/2025, 01/29/2025, 02/05/2025, 02/12/2025, 02/19/2025, 02/26/2025, 03/05/2025, 03/12/2025, 03/19/2025, 03/26/2025, 04/02/2025, 04/16/2025, 04/23/2025

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 9 to 12.

Program enrollment capacity

Minimum: 1

Maximum: 30

Registration period

Registration starts on 10/29/2024 and ends on 12/31/2024.

In-person location

El Segundo High School: 640 Main St, El Segundo, CA 90245, USA

Room: Ms. Strawn's room

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