GSMUN is an annual Model United Nations Conference that provides university students around the world an atmosphere of mutual understanding for all voices to be heard about international relations and global affairs. This is the 14th year of promoting international understanding, cooperation, and the development of real world solutions. Topics at the conference vary year to year, but they always i
nclude pressing current problems that the international arena confronts. Galatasaray Euroforum, first held in 2001, has always been a pioneer Model European Union Conference that takes place in Istanbul, Turkey. As well as the academic debates, all participants will be hosted in a city where two continents, different civilizations, eastern and western cultures collide to form a unique mosaic. Galatasaray University is situated in Ortaköy, a popular district on the sea side in Istanbul. Being the first of its kind in Europe, Galatasaray Euroforum has given birth to GSMUN (Galatasaray Model United Nations) Conference in 2010, which gives the participants the opportunity for a hands-on experience in decision-making procedures of the United Nations. Galatasaray Model EU Conference has its structure deriving from the Model United Nations (MUN) Conferences that have been organized globally since 1950s. Role playing principles are applied through precise procedures to allow students to discuss important issues currently in the global agenda. As described, GSMUN contains all qualities a delegate would look for in an MUN organization; it offers high academic profile, an open minded discussion field and international friendships GSMUN places students in the position of state delegates, ambassadors, journalists and other world leaders, asking them to research and debate vital global issues. The participants can express their ideas about international policy and peace, also they can learn new ideas and topics from conferences which will be given during the organization. Furthermore, they can face with all delegates coming from all over the world and all around Turkey. Each year, over 150 students from top universities from Europe and around the world attend this prestigious conference. These students, motivated to tackle real world issues and driven to succeed, are the leaders of tomorrow.
