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MUNER - NEW YORK

Model United Nations Experience Run

February/March 2024

MUNER – New York is the largest and most prestigious international experience organized by United Network. In the Big Apple, a stone’s throw from Times Square, together with more than 4000 students from all over the world you will participate in the annual meeting to compare your ideas and define new strategies for international politics. MUNER – New York takes you inside the most exciting simulation of the United Nations General Assembly taking place in New York.

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How it takes place MUNER NY?

During the Model United Nations, you will be confronted in English with young people from other countries of the world, using the United Nations rules of procedure and addressing the same issues that real ambassadors discuss inside the Glass Palace every day. The simulation work will be coordinated by international staff from the most prestigious American universities (including Harvard University). In addition to living an intense training experience, during the simulation you will have the opportunity to meet the diplomats working in New York at the Permanent Representations (Mission Briefing), as well as to learn about the various professionals working in the Italian Consulate General in New York and the Italian Permanent Mission to the United Nations.

Francesca
Francesca@fra_virghi
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First in nearby Milan, and then across the ocean, in the coveted and utopian Big Apple, I took part in two simulations of what happens during the sessions held and coordinated by UN ambassadors. Like a role-playing game, IMUN and MUNER NY have given me the opportunity to grow, learn, meet new people, forge unusual friendships, and put myself to the test.
Alex
Alex@alextuori
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A placard, a badge, and a strong desire to get involved: the show begins. On the first day of the model, I reach the assigned room, the one for my committee, ECOFIN, and look around; I search for friendly glances, even though I hardly know any of the other delegates. I think to myself... "I'm in New York." Adrenaline rushes through every corner of my body, an unforgettable experience!
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Day 1
Departure for US
Welcome to NY

Departure from Italy and arrival in New York. Transfer by bus to the hotel (Sheraton Times Square or Park Central New York ).

Day 2
Manhattan
Tourists in NYC

We find ourselves in the heart of Manhattan. Or perhaps we should say in the lungs of Manhattan. Take a stroll through Central Park and visit the Metropolitan Museum and the American Museum of Natural History!

Day 3
Committe session 1-2
MUNER begins

Are you ready, delegates? MUNER officially begins! You will be facing two committee sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, during which you will also have the opportunity to participate in the Mission Briefing.

Day 4
Committe session 3-4
Delegate Dance

On Day 4, you will be engaged in two more committee sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. In the evening, you will take part in the Delegate Dance: a grand party with all the students who participated in the Model United Nations. The day starts with the final committee session. In the afternoon, there will be an award ceremony during a large plenary session. 

Day 5
Committe session 5
Plenary Session

The day starts with the final committee session. In the afternoon, there will be an award ceremony during a large plenary session. 

Day 6
Manhattan
Tourists in NYC 2

Enjoy the exhilarating view of all of Manhattan from the top of the city's most iconic building: the Empire State Building. Afterwards, we will visit Midtown - Central Station, Rockefeller Center, take a stroll along Fifth Avenue, and visit Bryant Park.

Day 7
Downtown
Tourists in NYC 3

A day dedicated to exploring the Big Apple. Visit Downtown - the Statue of Liberty, Chinatown, Little Italy, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Financial District, the Seaport, and the World Trade Center.It's time to pack your bags, but not before enjoying the last morning in the Big Apple and taking a final photo in Times Square. Afterwards, we will head to the airport and depart for Italy.

Day 8
Departure for Italy
Bye Bye NYC!

It's time to pack your bags, but not before enjoying the last morning in the Big Apple and taking a final photo in Times Square. Afterwards, we will head to the airport and depart for Italy.

Day 9
Return to Italy
It was fantastic

It has been an incredible experience! However, you will have to wait until next year to repeat it. MUNER - New York ends here, with the return to Italy. We bid farewell with the images of New York still fresh in our minds and the hope of reliving this adventure together next year.

The Training

In order to get the most out of the simulation, you will participate in the Delegate Training Course in the months leading up to your departure. All our lessons are interactive and take place in English. Our instructors are native speakers of English and, thanks to their years of experience in the world of simulations, are ready to help you get in touch with the English used in the world of international diplomacy. The Delegate Training Course consists of four lessons. The preparatory lessons take place at one of our polo schools. Alternatively, you can take part in the course via e-learning on our website.

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MUNER - FAQ

The answers you seek

All students enrolled in Italian high schools can take part in MUNER NY.

You can enroll by clicking on this link. After registering, you will be asked to take an online eligibility test. Participation in the eligibility test is free of charge and carries no obligation. The result of the eligibility test will be communicated by e-mail to the address indicated. If you are admitted, you will be able to complete the registration process. Once you have passed the eligibility test and before completing the enrollment, parents can make an appointment with one of our representatives to receive clarification and information on how to carry out the project. Participation is by programmed number. If you do not complete the enrollment in the required time you will be placed on a waiting list.

The suitability test consists of an aptitude test and an oral part in English. Those who have a B2 level English certification (Cambridge: First; TOEFL: 46 – 93; IELTS: 5.0 – 6.5; Trinity: 7 – 9; BULLATS: 60 – 74) or higher (C1 or C2) are exempt from the oral interview in English. The aptitude test is however mandatory.

You can request more information by sending an email to info@unitednetwork.it or calling our office.

Each year United Network provides more than €100,000 in scholarships to support lower income earners. To apply for a scholarship, sign up for the project and follow the instructions provided in your reserved area. Final membership may be made contingent upon the award of a scholarship.

The Model United Nations Experience Run project is conducted in English.

MUNER - FAQ

All students enrolled in Italian high schools can take part in MUNER NY.

You can enroll by clicking on this link. After registering, you will be asked to take an online eligibility test. Participation in the eligibility test is free of charge and carries no obligation. The result of the eligibility test will be communicated by e-mail to the address indicated. If you are admitted, you will be able to complete the enrollment process. Once you have passed the eligibility test and before completing the enrollment, parents can make an appointment with one of our representatives to receive clarification and information on how to carry out the project. Participation is by programmed number. If you do not complete the enrollment in the required time you will be placed on a waiting list.

The suitability test consists of an aptitude test and an oral part in English. Those who have a B2 level English certification (Cambridge: First; TOEFL: 46 – 93; IELTS: 5.0 – 6.5; Trinity: 7 – 9; BULLATS: 60 – 74) or higher (C1 or C2) are exempt from the oral interview in English. The aptitude test is however mandatory.

You can request more information by sending an email to info@unitednetwork.it or calling our office.

Each year United Network provides more than €100,000 in scholarships to support lower income earners. To apply for a scholarship, sign up for the project and follow the instructions provided in your reserved area. Final membership may be made contingent upon the award of a scholarship.

The Model United Nations Experience Run project is conducted in English.

THE TRAINING

Before departure to the city of New York, the Delegate Training Course will take place, consisting of four lessons. The preparatory lessons are conducted in a blended learning format.

MUN Training Course (8 h) - in-person, in the month of December

There will be alternating moments of frontal teaching and direct interaction, covering the following topics:

1) History and structure of the United Nations;
2) What is a Model United Nations;
3) Rules of procedure;
4) Drafting a resolution;
5) Committees and topics;
6) Public speaking.

MUN Substantive Training Course (3 h) - online, mid-February

1) Committees and topics;
2) How to study the country represented?
3) How to make a position paper?

Advanced Procedural Training Course (6 h) - In-person, late January/early February

Individual study

1) Rules of procedure (advanced);
2) Strategy in committee (advanced);
3) Simulation test;
4) Public speaking (advanced).

Advanced Substantive Training Course e briefing prior to Departure (3 h) - Online, mid-February

1) How to Write a Resolution (Advanced) (2 hours);
2) Pre-departure briefing (1 hour) – attendance at this meeting is open and strongly recommended to parents as well.

THE TRAINING

Individual Study

Before participating in the Model United Nations, all students will be required to write a position paper in English, which will succinctly outline the represented country’s stance. The students will be guided in the development of their papers by the teaching staff and project coordinators of the school, aiming to support them both in terms of language and content. The position paper will also be evaluated by the simulation’s board staff.

Model United Nations

The simulation of the United Nations General Assembly will take place in the city of New York.

Delegate Training Course

To enable students to successfully participate in the simulation, the Delegate Training Course is provided.

The Delegate Training Course takes place in the months leading up to the Model United Nations. The course consists of an 8-hour training day and will be held at a location that will be communicated in advance. It includes a combination of classroom instruction and direct interaction, covering the following topics:

1) History and structure of the United Nations;
2) What is a Model United Nations;
3) Rules of procedure;
4) Drafting a resolution;
5) Committees and topics;
6) Public speaking.

The phases of the Model United Nations

Individual Study

Preparation of draft resolutions and position papers as indicated by tutors.

Back office

Assisted by the tutors, students will develop shared working methods on cloud platforms.

Italian Model United Nations

The most important part of the project is the simulation, which takes place in Rome.

1° modulo

Corso di Formazione (8 ore)

Il primo modulo si articola in una giornata di formazione presso l’Institut Français di Napoli. Le lezioni affronteranno i seguenti argomenti:

1) La nascita dell’Unione europea;
2) L’organizzazione ed il funzionamento delle istituzioni europee;
3) Il Parlamento europeo;
4) La Simulazione del Parlamento europeo – ed il ruolo dei deputati europei.

2° modulo

Studio individuale (24 ore)

Preparazione delle bozze di risoluzione e dei position paper come indicato dai tutor.

3° modulo

Back office (20 ore)

Coadiuvati dai tutor, gli studenti svilupperanno metodi di lavoro condivisi su Google Classroom.

4° modulo

Nous Les Européens (18 ore)

Before departure to the city of Boston, the Delegate Training Course will take place, consisting of four lessons. The preparatory lessons are conducted online.

Lesson 1 (4 hours)

1) United Nations History;
2) United Nations System.

Lesson 2 (4 hours)

1) Rules of Procedures;
2) Public Speaking;
3) Model UN test.

Lesson 3 (4 hours)

1) Rules of Procedures;
2) Public Speaking;
3) Model UN test.

Lesson 4 (4 hours)

1) Advanced strategies;
2) Resolutions.

Final Meeting

During the meeting, information will be given to participants and parents about the departure.

Individual Study

Before participating in the Model United Nations, all students will be required to write a position paper in English, a brief and concise document outlining the represented country’s stance. The students will be guided in this process by the educational staff, aiming to support them both linguistically and content-wise. The position paper will also be evaluated by the board staff of HMUN.

Harvard Model United Nations

For this project, the school, at its discretion, may grant 70 hours of recognition for the Cross-Curricular Skills and Guidance Paths (Percorsi per le Competenze Trasversali e l’Orientamento), subject to a free subscription with United Network Europe.

Before departure to the city of San Francisco the Delegate Training Course will take place, consisting of four lessons. The preparatory lessons are conducted online.

Lesson 1 (4 hours)

1) United Nations History;
2) United Nations System.

Lesson 2 (4 hours)

1) Rules of Procedures;
2) Public Speaking;
3) Model UN test.

Lesson 3 (4 hours)

1) Rules of Procedures;
2) Public Speaking;
3) Model UN test.

Lesson 4 (4 hours)

1) Advanced strategies;
2) Resolutions.

Final meeting

During the meeting, information will be given to participants and parents about the departure.

Individual Study

Before participating in the Model United Nations, all students will be required to write a position paper in English, a brief and concise document outlining the represented country’s stance. The students will be guided in this process by the educational staff, aiming to support them both linguistically and content-wise. The position paper will also be evaluated by the board staff of BMUN.

BerkeleyMUN

For this project, the school, at its discretion, may grant 70 hours of recognition for the Cross-Curricular Skills and Guidance Paths (Percorsi per le Competenze Trasversali e l’Orientamento), subject to a free subscription with United Network Europe.

The Delegate Training Course will consist of four lessons.

MUN Training Course

  1. History and structure of the United Nations;
  2. What is a Model United Nations;
  3. Rules of Procedure;
  4. How to draft a resolution;
  5. Committees and Topics;
  6. Public Speaking;

MUN Substantive Training Course

  1. Committees and Topics (Advanced);
  2. How to research the represented country;
  3. How to write a position paper.

Individual Study

Students will be required to write a position paper in English, outlining the position of the represented country in a brief and concise manner. Students will be guided in this process by the teaching staff, in order to provide support both in terms of language and content.

Advanced Substantive Training Course and Pre-departure briefing

  1. How to write a resolution (Advanced);
  2. Pre-departure briefing.

National Model United Nations

1° modulo

MUN Training Course (18 ore – il modulo si articola in sei lezioni di 3 ore ciascuna)

1) Storia e struttura delle Nazioni Unite;
2) Cos’è un Model United Nations. Regole di procedura (parte I);
3) Regole di procedura (parte II). Prova di simulazione;
4) Studio del paese rappresentato (geografia, economia, politica interna ed estera). Come redigere un position paper; committees and topics;
5) Public speaking;
6) Come redigere una risoluzione.

2° modulo

Individual Study (20 ore)

Nel secondo modulo gli studenti sono chiamati a scrivere un elaborato in lingua inglese, il position paper, in cui tracciare in modo breve e sintetico la posizione del paese rappresentato. Gli studenti saranno guidati nell’elaborazione dallo staff didattico. Il position paper sarà poi oggetto di valutazione da parte dello staff board della simulazione.

3° modulo

Harvard World Model United Nations (20 ore)

La fase più importante del progetto è la simulazione, che si svolge a Tokyo (Giappone).

Training Course

The course is structured as an 8-hour training day and will cover the following topics:

1) History and Constitutional Law. The Parliament, the Government and its functions;  
2) Regulation of the Chamber of Deputies and Rules of Operation of the Simulation;
3) How to write a bill. Topics covered during the simulation (the students will already be distributed within the 4 committees);
4) Simulation test.

Individual Study

Preparation of draft resolutions and position papers as directed by tutors.

Back Office

Assisted by tutors, students will develop methods of shared work in Google Classroom.

SNAP - National Simulation Parliamentary Assembly

Training Course

The Training Course will have a total duration of 6 hours. The course will be held at your institution or at a local school.

The lessons will address the following topics:

1) The organs of the state and their functions: the Parliament, the President of the Republic, the Government, the Judiciary, the Constitutional Court;
2) Function of the Chamber of Deputies and composition of parliamentary groups;
3) Regulation of simulation;
4) The legislative process, bills, amendments.

Unique Module

DELEGATE Training Course (6 Hours)

The Delegate Training Course will have a total duration of 6 hours. The course will be held at your institution or at a local delegate school. The lessons will cover the following topics:

1) History and structure of the United Nations;
2) What is a Model United Nations;
3) Rules of Procedure;
4) How to draft a resolution;
5) Committees and topics;
6) Public speaking.