How​ ​to​ ​Be​ ​Successful​ ​in​ ​MUN:​ ​MUN​ ​for​ ​First-Timers 

 
1. Preparation​ ​Tip 
❖ Your​ ​first​ ​MUN​ ​conference​ ​can​ ​be​ ​an​ ​easily​ ​overwhelming​ ​experience. 
The​ ​best​ ​way​ ​to​ ​keep​ ​your​ ​cool​ ​is​ ​to​ ​be​ ​prepared.​ ​Do​ ​your​ ​research 
beforehand​ ​so​ ​you​ ​know​ ​your​ ​subject​ ​and​ ​committee​ ​well.​ ​Consider 
preparing​ ​a​ ​research​ ​binder​ ​with​ ​any​ ​and​ ​all​ ​relevant​ ​information​ ​for 
easy​ ​access​ ​during​ ​committee​ ​sessions. 
 
2. Research​ ​Tip 
❖ Research​​ ​is​ ​the​ ​best​ ​way​ ​to​ ​prepare​ ​and​ ​succeed​ ​in​ ​MUN!​ ​Make​ ​sure 
you​ ​understand​ ​your​ ​topic​ ​thoroughly​ ​by​ ​reading​ ​the​ ​background 
guide​ ​and​ ​doing​ ​supplemental​ ​research.​ ​Make​ ​sure​ ​to​ ​diversify​ ​your 
sources​ ​of​ ​information​ ​and​ ​research​ ​not​ ​only​ ​your​ ​country’s 
relationship​ ​with​ ​the​ ​topic,​ ​but​ ​other​ ​countries​ ​in​ ​your​ ​committee​ ​as 
well.​ ​Having​ ​a​ ​well-rounded​ ​understanding​ ​of​ ​your​ ​topic​ ​will​ ​prepare 
you​ ​for​ ​debate​ ​and​ ​caucusing.​ ​Remember,​ ​the​ ​best​ ​defense​ ​is​ ​a​ ​good 
offense! 
 
3. Presentation​ ​Tip 
❖ Make​ ​sure​ ​to​ ​capture​ ​your​ ​fellow​ ​delegates’​ ​attention​ ​when​ ​speaking! 
Maintain​ ​a​ ​clear​ ​and​ ​stable​ ​voice​ ​while​ ​debating​ ​and​ ​keep​ ​eye​ ​contact 
when​ ​speaking​ ​with​ ​delegates​ ​directly.​ ​The​ ​best​ ​way​ ​to​ ​persuade 
people​ ​and​ ​share​ ​your​ ​ideas​ ​is​ ​to​ ​do​ ​so​ ​with​ ​confidence​ ​and​ ​poise. 
 
4. Writing​ ​Tip 
❖ Your​ ​first​ ​speech​ ​is​ ​your​ ​committee’s​ ​introduction​ ​to​ ​you​ ​as​ ​a​ ​delegate 
and​ ​representative​ ​of​ ​your​ ​country.​ ​Prepare​ ​your​ ​speech​ ​ahead​ ​of​ ​time 
and​ ​practice​ ​your​ ​presentation.​ ​This​ ​will​ ​set​ ​the​ ​tone​ ​for​ ​the​ ​rest​ ​of 
your​ ​committee​ ​and​ ​will​ ​give​ ​you​ ​a​ ​strong​ ​start​ ​to​ ​the​ ​conference!   
 
5. General​ ​Tip 
❖ Always​ ​be​ ​diplomatic.​ ​It​ ​is​ ​important​ ​to​ ​remember​ ​that​ ​you​ ​are 
representing​ ​not​ ​only​ ​your​ ​assigned​ ​country,​ ​but​ ​the​ ​United​ ​Nations 
as​ ​a​ ​whole.​ ​Make​ ​sure​ ​to​ ​have​ ​fun,​ ​but​ ​be​ ​respectful​ ​of​ ​your​ ​fellow 
delegates​ ​and​ ​maintain​ ​decorum​ ​at​ ​all​ ​times!