Chair: Julia Avdieieva-Mriachenko
Hey, you! Welcome to MUNDUNSA. Whether you are a resigned member, current delegate or a prospective candidate, you are destined to join our family.
My name is Julia Avdieieva-Mriachenko and let me tell you a bit about myself. I am a Ukrainian/Russian PPLE student. Participated in several MUN’s, EYP’s and MediMUN’s has taught me a great load of skills. But here, at MUNDUNSA, I learnt how to use those skills in my everyday life. Trust me, there is no better feeling than your colleagues, that are twice your age, telling you “I wish had your ability to work under so much pressure”. Like my predecessor, Kevin Sloots, had once said: “No other association in Amsterdam periodically teaches you persuasive speech in one week and tools for managing a political crisis in the next”. So please, do yourself a favour — sign up for the next meeting!
MUNDUNSA IS GOING TO HARVARD NATIONAL MUN!
Just a few days ago we received the exciting news that our 40-person delegation has been accepted to compete at the prestigious Harvard National Model United Nations (HNMUN)! This acceptance is particularly significant as it is the largest delegation we have ever sent to this world-renowned conference.
HNMUN is one of the most competitive and widely recognised Model UN conferences, attracting participants from leading universities around the world. Participating in this event is not only an honour, but also a reflection of the incredible growth and dedication of our team.
Sending our largest delegation to date underlines the progress we've made as a group and the confidence we have in our ability to perform on this international stage. This opportunity will allow us to engage in high-level debate, diplomacy and collaboration alongside some of the brightest minds in the world. It's an extraordinary step forward, a testament to the ambition of our members and a chance to set new standards of excellence for our institution.
What is MUNDUNSA?
Established in 2018, Model United Nations Dutch United Nations Student Association (MUNDUNSA) is a committee that trains students the theory and practice of public speaking, debating and leadership.
MUNDUNSA is a group of ambitious and inspired students who are eager to step outside of their comfort zone. Every week, MUNDUNSA holds workshops and trainings on how to speak with impact and convince others, settle a difference of opinion and most importantly, win a MUN debate.
About Model United Nations (MUN)
Several times per year, the delegation goes to student conferences that simulate a diplomatic event as close to real-life as possible. They represent a country in various international political issues and compete against the best.
The delegation aims to stand out from the crowd not by being the biggest talker or the know-it-all, but by showing refined, yet extraordinary diplomacy skills. The conferences are optional, but they are one of the most memorable moments in your student life!
MUNDUNSA trains every year for multiple MUNs, including Harvard National MUN in Boston, where are two of our most successful member, Carl Sjölin Fagerlind & Kevin Sloots (previous chair) won the award “Best Delegate”.
Join MUNDUNSA and you too could go to Boston or New York!
Previous conferences attended by MUNDUNSA include:
The Olympics of Model UN, WorldMUN in Madrid (18 – 22 March 2019). (The committee was also all set to go to the WorldMUN in Tokyo in March 2020, but had to cancel due to the pandemic).
We participated in HamMUN 2018-2023.
And in UvA MUN in Amsterdam and EuroMUN in beautiful Maastricht!
Moreover, MUNDUNSA provides and engages in trainings leading up to the MUN’s every week. These training sessions revolve around learning the rules of procedure, MUN etiquette, public speaking, negotiation and rhetoric.
For more information send an email to mundunsa@sibamsterdam.nl
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