Diplomacy, debate, and teamwork are alive and well in our Model United Nations (MUN) Club, where students step into the roles of world delegates to tackle some of the most pressing global issues of our time. 

In every MUN session, our students learn not just to speak, but to listen, question, and negotiate. Through General Speakers’ Lists (GSLs), Moderated Caucuses, Unmoderated Caucuses, and even the energetic Motion to Challenge debates, participants strengthen their public speaking and critical thinking skills while gaining a deeper understanding of how international diplomacy works. 

“The delegate of Ethiopia would like to open the general speakers list…” might sound like the start of a formal debate, but in our MUN meetings, it’s also the start of collaboration, creativity, and confidence-building. Whether arguing climate policy, discussing economic inequality, or engaging in spirited one-on-one challenges, every session gives students a platform to explore leadership in a global context. 

Learning Through Experience 

MUN is more than speeches—it’s active learning in motion. In one recent session, students played Third World Farmer, an interactive simulation that challenges players to navigate the economic and environmental realities faced by families in developing countries. The game helped participants build empathy and reflect on the complex relationship between poverty, globalization, and sustainable development—key issues that mirror the kinds of debates they’ll encounter in actual MUN conferences. 

Preparing for the World Stage 

This year, the club is looking ahead to a major highlight: their upcoming participation in the Saint Andrew’s International Model United Nations (SAIMUN) conference in Dublin, Ireland. 

At SAIMUN, students will engage with delegates from schools around the world, practicing diplomacy in a real-world setting. It’s a chance to apply everything they’ve learned—from crafting resolutions and negotiating alliances to speaking confidently before an international audience. 

Why It Matters 

The MUN experience gives students far more than knowledge of world affairs. It builds essential life skills: 

• Confidence in public speaking and persuasion 
• Empathy through understanding diverse global perspectives 
• Collaboration as they form alliances and write resolutions 
• Critical thinking as they balance competing interests to reach solutions 

In the words of one club member, “MUN teaches us that every voice matters, and that even disagreements can lead to understanding.” 

Our MUN Club continues to remind us that the next generation of leaders is already practicing the art of diplomacy—one debate, one motion, and one thoughtful resolution at a time.