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Program Wrap-Up: SK MUN Institute, Summer 2024

Updated: Aug 7



High school clubs can be really difficult to navigate, but effective training and experience can give students a huge step up! Our summer programs equip students to achieve success and recognition in school clubs through our focus on a multitude of soft and hard skills. The Success Koach Model United Nations Institute (SK MUN) aimed to train students in the art of debating, United Nations style. Running from June 25th to July 5th 2024, this program included eight days of targeted instruction on everything MUN, 5 office hour sessions, and an all-day mock conference.



Our first five days targeted General Assembly style Model UN, from a MUN introduction to in-depth conference strategy. The sessions were divided into drill and lecture portions, allowing students to gain a strong conceptual foundation while honing their communication and public speaking skills. Students participated in both prepared and impromptu speech drills, attempting to speak clearly and consciously for 30-60 seconds. We also simulated a mock informal debate, allowing students to freely roam through breakout rooms to network and create their own “blocs” (country groups). These first days included session-related individual and group homework assignments such as writing speeches and sample resolutions. Students were also given ample time to ask questions during session and office hours to sufficiently explore their interests and different niches in MUN.



The last three instructional days were utilized to delve into a more unconventional style of Model UN known as crisis. This style is a lot more complex and unpredictable. These sessions focused more on interactive lectures and targeted classwork, so students could collaborate and learn through exploration. Students were given online quiz games, and their growth was evident through an over 10-point jump in every student’s score from the first to the last quiz. Students were also equipped with numerous crisis resources to review concepts independently and ask for help.


On June 5th, after two allocated preparation days, students represented different countries in a mock United Nations Environment Programme committee, debating the topic of climate change. Throughout this mock conference, instructors were able to see each and every student’s growth in public speaking, people skills, critical thinking, and writing. Many students testified about coming in very nervous but were pleasantly surprised by the smooth-flowing, comfortable, and organized competitive environment. They mentioned that the mock conference gave them a safe space to explore the activity and experiment with strategy. We are so proud of our students for their commitment to this intensive and their evident learning to become a strong delegate.


A huge congratulations to the students that won awards at our mock conference:

  • Best Delegate: Surya Raman

  • Outstanding Delegate: Aayana Bhagat

  • Honorable Mention: Tanisha Arora

  • Verbal Commendation: Hridya Avashist

  • Research Award: Aayana Bhagat



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