A Model United Nations (MUN) is a simulation of different UN organs as well as inter governmental organisations. In it, students assume the role of representatives of different countries. The aim of MUN Summit Manipal is to educate participants about the workings of an international organization such as the UN, to enhance a participants negotiating and oratory skills and to broaden the participant
s view and knowledge of the world. The goal of our conference is simple : to accurately portray the workings of the simulated councils; to investigate international issues, debate, deliberate, consult, and then develop solutions to world problems. Participants must employ a variety of communication and critical thinking skills in order to represent the policies of their country. These skills include public speaking, group communication, research, policy analysis, active listening, negotiating, conflict resolution, note taking, and technical writing. Participation in a MUN can be a very exciting, yet a challenging experience. You will be confronted with the need to set aside your personal opinion and take up the official policy of the country you have chosen to represent. This can be very difficult when you are discussing controversial topics or when the discussion becomes very heated. Furthermore, you will be faced with the very difficult dilemma of choosing your country's position, or being part of a n international cooperation. Will you adhere to your country's policy or serve the global good? Will you be the quiet polite diplomat or the blunt, controversial one?? Will you be putting a spanner in the works of others or working hard to create a permanent solution to a major problem affecting thousands of our fellow human beings?? Participation in a MUN requires strong debating skills but also a good knowledge of the topics to be discussed. Do you think you have what it takes to convince the other delegates to follow your lead? Do you want to find out if you were born to be a diplomat? Or are you looking to have a fun and educational experience, meet lots of new people from all over the world, and have great time? What else are you looking for?
