Model UN
Students who participate in a Model UN conference learn about the world’s most challenging problems and seek to find creative diplomatic solutions to them. Climate changes, lack of fresh water, the AIDS epidemic in Africa are but a few of the topics that the students have had to tackle. During a Model UN conference, every student plays the role of a delegate from a different country. Through their research, students learn to see issues through the foreign policy of another country. They must then represent this country in a realistic way which often means putting aside their own personal beliefs. Through their participation they gain an understanding of global issues, diplomacy, creating resolutions and generally improve their public speaking skills.
Open to students in all programs, the club raises money and trains for and publicizes and organizes events. Students participate in three conferences per year, two in Montreal and one in New York, Boston or Ottawa. Through a number of training sessions, students learn how to research the country they are representing, write position papers and are given tips on public speaking.
Historically, the Model UN Club attracts a large number of students, who compete against, and often best, top teams from the world's most prestigious universities.
For more information, please contact Sharon Rankin.