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Advisor's Letter:

Students face a lot of time constraints. No doubt the college classes they're in help prepare them for life after graduation. Yet there's another way, and some actually think it's more fun: Model United Nations (MUN).

MUN simulates a quick session of the real U.N. This means different schools represent different countries, giving students a chance to learn about other countries. Anyone interested in how the U.N. works, different cultures, diplomacy, politics, or just meeting others with similar interests would find MUN rewarding.

While a background in political studies helps, participation in the UIS MUN delegation is open to everybody because it helps students in a variety of disciplines with a variety of skills. Good delegates exercise a variety of skills in researching, expressing themselves through writing and speaking, and in working together with others to pursue both individual and collective goals. In short, only the skills one needs to succeed in any endeavor after you get your degree.

So why just hang around class? Put some of your knowledge and talents to work with the UIS MUN and help prepare yourself for the future. If you're good enough, you'll head to New York City as part of the UIS delegation to participate in the simulation at the real U.N. But perhaps the biggest payoff there will be using the knowledge and skills you taught yourself in order to swing your way a crucial vote or two in committee, maybe the General Assembly, even perhaps the Security Council.

Hope to see you get involved!

Jeff Sadow - Faculty Advisor