Program Info: SK Model UN Institute 2025

Are you ready to develop critical diplomatic skills, deepen your understanding of international relations, and join a community of future global leaders? SK is thrilled to announce our 2025 Model UN Institute: an intensive one-week program designed to transform beginners into confident MUN delegates and elevate experienced participants to new heights.

Why Model United Nations Matters

Model United Nations isn't just an extracurricular activity—it's a transformative educational experience that develops skills crucial for success in today's interconnected world:

• Critical thinking and problem-solving through tackling complex global challenges

• Public speaking and persuasive communication refined through debate and negotiation

• Research and writing abilities honed through position papers and resolution drafting

• Collaborative leadership practiced through committee work and coalition-building

• Global awareness gained through deep engagement with international issues

These skills extend far beyond MUN conferences, preparing participants for success in college applications, academic pursuits, and future careers in a myriad of fields.

Bootcamp Structure: One Week of Immersive Learning

Our virtual bootcamp runs from June 23-29, 2025; our curriculum is heavily practice-oriented:

• Lectures: Get a deep-dive into the procedural world of MUN--and some of the informal rules/skills that can give you an edge

• Daily Skills Workshops: Get hands-on practice and feedback on parliamentary procedure, resolution writing, coalition building, and speech delivery

• Assignments: Draft and receive personalized feedback on policy writing to get a taste of how you can improve your skills ahead of your next conference

Participants will leave with a portfolio of practical resources, including parliamentary procedure guides, research strategies, and resolution frameworks they can apply at their next conference.

Program Instructors

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Madhurum

Madhurum is completing her first year at UC Berkeley, where she is studying psychology and cognitive science on a pre-law track. After being introduced to Model United Nations in 5th grade, Madhurum went on to serve as the President of her high school Model UN team, which went on to ranking number one in the Bay Area MUN circuit. Taking over 100 delegates to prestigious conferences all over the nation, she has gained valuable insights on MUN procedure, strategy, and leadership that she is eager to share with students.

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Tessa

Tessa holds a BA in Government and an MA in Regional Studies of Russia, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia from Harvard. Tessa has experience chairing a number of committees at MUN and MUN-adjacent conferences, including a Regional Bodies committee for Harvard Model UN, a CIA special committee for Harvard Student Agencies MUN, and a House Judiciary committee for Harvard Model Congress.

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To hear more about MUN, check out our MUN blog posts, including last year's informational webinar and our top 5 MUN tips and tricks!