GENERAL FAQ SECTION

   

                                                  Prepared by Plamena Solakova

                                           Co-Secretary General, METiMUN 2011

What is Model United Nations?

Model United Nations is a simulation of the work of the United Nations General Assembly and its other committees and agencies. A Model UN conference is one which is organized by students and for students, on high school or college/ university level, and usually lasts between 1 and 7 days. Such conferences are held all over the world every year and aim to increase the interest and encourage the participation of young people in international affairs and world politics.

How big can a MUN Conference be?

MUN conferences usually vary in their sizes. They can include as few as 30 students and as many as 2 000. Some of the biggest ones organized annually are London International MUN, European International MUN, Paris International MUN, Scotland International MUN and many others.

Who is who in a MUN Conference?

The Secretary General is the person in charge of the whole conference. All major issues should be addressed by him/ her and that is the person responsible for the smooth going of the whole event.

There can also be a couple of Under-Secretary Generals, usually responsible for finance, public relations, administration, etc. They work with the Secretary General and report directly to him/ her.

Also an important part of each organizing team is having motivated and hard-working officers – for communications, media, photography, etc. They also report to the Secretary General but work more with the general public and the participants.

Regardless of what role each team member has, a MUN conference is successful only when everything is coordinated well and much preparation is done in advance.

Why should I participate in a MUN Conference?

If you are interested in participating in a MUN Conference, you might want to consider the benefits it offers. It will certainly help you to improve your research and writing skills, as well as your negotiation, cooperation and team-working skills. Public speaking is also a big part of the MUN process which will help you in your future career plans. In addition, leadership is what each young diplomat needs, and such a conference is the best place to work in that direction. Last but not least, having fun and getting to know new people and places is also a top priority for the organizers of MUN conferences worldwide.

What is METiMUN 2011 going to be like?

With METiMUN 2011 we will give a start to a series of conference that the MUN Society at London Metropolitan University is planning to organize in the upcoming years.

Amongst the committees at METiMUN 2011 will be the Human Rights Council and the World Health Organization. The topics discussed will be current and thought-provoking.

Our two-day conference will include four committee sessions – one on Friday, 18^th November, and three on Saturday, 19^th November 2011. A social night out is also on our agenda and it is planned for Friday, the 18^th. As inspiring and diverse as London is, this is certainly the destination for anyone willing to get to know new and different people and places and have loads of fun!

When does registration open and close for METiMUN 2011?

Registration for chairs opens on August 1^st 2011 and closes on October 1^st.

Registration for delegations opens on August 15^th and closes on October 15^th.

How much is the delegate fee for METiMUN 2011?

The delegate fee is 15 GBP and needs to be paid before October 15^th 2011.

Who should I contact for general queries?

Please contact the Secretariat at metimun2011@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page: LondonMet Model UN Society.

We are looking forward to welcoming you at METiMUN 2011!