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Model United Nations is program that has been around for over fifty years in colleges and high schools around the world. The premise is this: Students assume the roles of ambassadors to the United Nations and are provided with an agenda comprised of items also being debated by the real United Nations in New York. Students, acting as delegates, research the issues from the agenda and study their assigned nation's point-of-view in order to accurately represent the country.

Upon arriving at a Model United Nations conference, delegates will meet in committee sessions to debate the issues from the agenda, draft resolutions, and ultimately arrive at the best solution the committee can devise. During a conference, delegates are challenged to persuade, influence, compromise, and ultimately make peace with friends and strangers while working within a structured process of debate.

What others are saying about MAMUN...

The Staff of MAMUN can scream, shout, write, email, and tell you all about how great this conference is, but it may be better for our attendees to tell you in their own words:

"I want to thank you and your staff for all of your assistance and hard work putting this experience together. My students have been visiting all day & talking about it. Today alone, I've had two teachers come to me after school commenting on the good things they heard from students...thanks for all you do to enrich students' lives." -Hillary Baker, advisor, East Kentwood High School

"That was one of the best organized conferences I have ever attended. Our students had a fabulous experience and want to return. Congratulations on a great job and thank you." -Debbie Burr, advisor, Rudolf Steiner High School

“It forces you to think on your feet. You have to pull all of your resources and rack your brain.” -Judy Oldfield, student, Canton High School

MAMUN is student-friendly. All students are encouraged to participate…the staff does not hold themselves above the students.” - Angela Chea, teacher, Dexter High School

“It’s a ‘hands-on’ activity, but it also allows students to step outside the box and represent a different point of view. Students gain a deeper awareness of the diversity in today’s world and the need to compromise if peaceful resolutions to global issues are to be found. My students who participate always include MAMUN as one of the outstanding high school experiences.” -Judy Bergeski, Director, School of Global Education, Livonia

“Everything I need to know in life I learned from MAMUN. I learned to debate peacefully, to argue reasonably, and to have fun, no matter what.” – Sam Williamson, student, Dexter High School.

“It teaches the student that everyone’s opinion is important.” – Jason Darby, student, Livonia Stevenson High School

“It is very eye opening to see what the rest of the world’s political situation is like.” – Andrew Oswell, student, Plymouth Salem High School

“Students really come alive at Model UN. The self-confidence they bring home with them transcends into the classroom.” - Nancy Thursam, English teacher, Livonia Stevenson High School.

“MAMUN allows students to think critically and solve problems. They learn the benefits of compromise and tolerance.” – Tom McCarthy, Social Studies Teacher, St. Ursula Academy.

“I thought the comradery among all the delegates from all the different schools was great.” - Matt Quigley, student, Livonia Stevenson High School.

"The Conference was wonderful! My students could not stop talking about what a great experience they had throughout the conference! I was very impressed with the overall organization of the conference as well as the friendly and helpful members of your staff. The leadership abilities of your staff allowed for my students to observe, and interact with the other delegates, while learning some of the basics regarding Model UN." -Angela Calcagno, advisor, York High School.