Model United Nations will start off the new school year at the TorreyMUN VII conference at La Jolla Country Day on September 27th. This year’s conference will feature committees such as The Question of Nuclear Power, The Digital Freedom and the Right to Internet Access, Constitutional Convention, The American Revolution, as well as fun committees such as the War on Disney Princess.
Twenty Preuss students will serve as delegates representing people or countries and will debate topics about real-world issues. During this conference, students will step into the shoes of a diplomat and collaborate with other delegates to create solutions in a formal setting. Thousands of students around the world use Model United Nations to make their voices heard.
Yenatfanta Hailemariam (‘26) is a Model United Nations member, having joined as a freshman. She now mentors new members by deepening their understanding of their committees and encouraging them to speak confidently during their conference.
“I think supporting them supports me; helping them prepare for a conference also helps me get more educated on different topics,” states Hailemariam (‘26).
The Model United Nations Club gives students the opportunity to attend many conferences; however, to become successful in committee and even win awards, delegates need to be responsible and be prepared to represent their countries or people.
“I’d like to stay up to date on what’s going on in politics and thought it would be a good experience overall, but also, to help me with my public speaking skills,” says Leena El Haoubi (‘28) who joined Model United Nations this year.
El Haoubi (‘28) is preparing to attend her first conference, and TorreyMUN VII provides the perfect opportunity for her since it’s a beginner’s conference. She is in the Constitutional Convention Committee where she will debate as Loretta Lynch. El Haoubi is making sure to understand who Loretta is so she can accurately represent her in committee by looking deep into her.
Many schools all over the world use Model United Nations to prepare students for their future. This club gives students the opportunity to research global topics, deliver speeches, negotiate with others, and collaborate with new people which are beneficial skills.
“MUN is not only a fun club, but there’s also a lot of skills you can learn and apply to your real life,” says Ruth Kibrom (26’), President of Model United Nations Club.
These skills have helped many students in Model United Nations become better public speakers and make connections that will help them in the future. This club helps young people pay attention to what is going on in the world.
“Definitely join MUN, you won’t regret it, it’s such a nice community and has so many delegates willing to help you. For people interested, all I ask is just come by to a meeting and listen to what we have to say,” encourages Kibrom (26’).
